Manpower and technology provide effective security mix

WAREHOUSE SECURITY demands a combination of skilled manpower and technology, and that’s the mix that 24/7 Security Services is marketing to the freight industry. The company will undertake free risk surveys which encompass forensic auditing of the client’s entire operation, from warehousing through to invoicing. “We can then provide a holistic security solution in terms of the policies and procedures which effect loss control,” says owner David De Lima. “Research has shown us that as far as the warehousing, freight forwarding and logistics industries are concerned security companies are supplying either manpower or electronic product and are not marrying the two aspects in their security solutions - 24/7 Security Services is,” says De Lima, who has notched up 15 years of development and management experience in the security industry as well as service in the SAPS. Unique in the field, says De Lima, is the company’s policy of not enforcing long-term contracts. “We feel secure in the knowledge that we are providing a superior service and therefore we don’t need to hide behind fixed term contracts. “And our open door policy ensures that clients can address management directly.” One of its satisfied customers is logistics operator SAEL. “We have tried numerous security companies in the past and have struggled to find a company that could offer us an overall solution,” says SAEL’s Fergus Fitch. “Since 24/7 Security Services has taken over the security at SAEL we are finally receiving comprehensive service.”