Clear, calm thinking is needed when making plans to add custom security cases. Determining your answers to some key questions streamlines the process. This Security Case Selection Checklist will help ensure your new cases will blend smoothly into your operation.
This checklist is based on our post, “6 Questions to Consider as You Select Retail Security Cases.” When you’re ready to take a deeper dive, refer to the post for more details about each of the areas in the checklist below.
1. How well do you really understand your key theft risks?
Dig into the data and identify patterns.
⬜ Are you dealing with solo shoplifters and one-off thefts?
⬜ Are thieves making an organized sweep of the shelves?
⬜ What are the theft trends in your community?
⬜ What do your inventory tracking and point of sale systems indicate about losses?
⬜ Are items being stolen or misplaced?
⬜ Is your store layout helping thieves?
2. What type of shopping engagement do your customers expect?
Match engagement and shopping dynamics to customer expectations to maintain loyalty.
⬜ Are your customers’ purchases routine and straightforward?
⬜ How much do your customers want to interact with products before making a purchase?
⬜ Do customers need to touch, feel, or try out products before buying?
3. What procedures will help your staff respond easily to customers who need access to secure displays?
Effective security depends on consistent execution of efficient procedures by your staff. Make it easy on them to serve customers well.
⬜ Anticipate changes in day-to-day procedures when adding security cases
⬜ Define procedures for responding, including unlocking and re-locking practices
⬜ Locate locked cases conveniently for staff access
⬜ Adapt procedures based on the type of lock system
- Traditional Locks
- Electronic locking systems
4. Do you know all your security case design options?
Custom security displays and cases can be customized to suit the merchandise you need to protect as well as the shopping environment you want to create. Consider all these elements:
⬜ Placement
- Gondola mounted
- Flush mounted
- Standalone
⬜ Door materials
- Glass
- Steel mesh
- Solid metal
⬜ Door system
- Sliding bypass doors
- Hinged swinging doors
5. Will your planned solution keep up with future needs?
Eliminate guesswork by letting your account representative assess your needs and recommend the best sizes and solutions for your needs.
⬜ Choose sizes and styles compatible with what you intend to display
⬜ Add flexibility with adjustable depth cases
6. Does your provider have what it takes to meet all your goals?
⬜ Demonstrated long-term success
⬜ Responsiveness to timing and performance needs
⬜ In-house design and prototyping with customization capabilities
⬜ Capacity to handle rollout at scale
⬜ Support at all stages from design to installation to follow-up
⬜ Timeliness to deliver on your schedule
Use this checklist any time you need to add security cases to your operation
Security cases help protect people and products, but situations can vary widely. Let the checklist guide your thinking as you consider all the unique attributes involved in each new installation so that you find the right fit each time.