When is high security storage worthwhile in the long term?
Security has its price, that’s a fact in warehouse logistics. But to assess the costs of high-security storage, you need to take a closer look. It is advisable to pay attention to what is offered over and above the price. It is best to create transparency first.
A reputable provider of a high-security storage facility will present you with a comprehensible cost structure. You can use a comparison matrix to compare security standards, services and prices. It quickly becomes clear that simple storage solutions appear very inexpensive at first glance. However, they usually lack the protective measures and processes that are crucial for the optimal security of your valuables. Choosing a high-security warehouse means investing in tested processes, secure security systems and professional risk management.
Put a tick next to these cost-benefit considerations:
- Price: The price structure is transparent and comprehensible.
- Performance. The safety measures taken justify the storage price.
- Transparency: The provider makes different storage options comparable.
- Scope: The estimated costs already cover essential protective measures and insurance.
6 points that you should clarify as part of a cost-benefit check
How does your high-security warehouse ensure efficiency and reliability?
In a cost-benefit analysis, reliability and efficiency go hand in hand. The more you can rely on your business partners, the fewer frictional losses – i.e. unnecessary costs – are incurred. Helveticor has established clear and lean processes that are supported by technology throughout. This allows the highly qualified teams to process your orders accurately and be there for your wishes and concerns. You stay informed about the status and progress of your orders at all times. This saves everyone involved time, money and nerves – resources that can be used elsewhere to add value.
How advantageous is the cost-benefit ratio of your high-security storage system?
As a client, you are right to ask yourself whether the expense of high-security storage is worthwhile at all. To get a clear answer to this question, you need to examine a few parameters. The table below shows why your investment in a first-class high-security storage facility is worthwhile and how it differs from a self-storage solution.
Criterion | First-class high-security storage | Self-storage solution |
Cost | Competitive prices for high-quality security | Cheaper prices, but lower safety standards |
Security Measures | Comprehensive monitoring and alarm systems, 24/7 video surveillance, strict access controls | Basic security measures, limited surveillance |
Access Controls | Multi-factor authentication, logged access | Simple access system without logging |
Construction Standards | Robust construction, state-of-the-art building materials, state-of-the-art fire protection systems | Standard construction, basic fire protection |
Insurance Coverage | Comprehensive insurance coverage | Limited insurance coverage |
Staff | Well-trained and constantly present staff | Few employees, not always present |
Emergency Management | Detailed emergency plans, regular safety training | Basic emergency precautions |
Flexibility and Service | Tailor-made solutions, individual advice | Standardized solutions, little flexibility |
Long-term cost efficiency | Protection against loss and damage, long-term preservation of the value of goods | Higher risk of loss and damage, possible additional costs |
Additional Services | Wide range of additional services (e.g. transport, inventory management) | Limited or no additional services |
How easy is it to reach the contact persons at your high-security warehouse?
Accessibility is central to the added value of a high-security warehouse. After all, you don’t want to be put off until the day after tomorrow with your concerns or end up in an endless telephone loop. However, availability inevitably entails costs, as it requires the presence of competent contact persons.
In this respect, we at Helveticor make no compromises. Our employees in customer service and on site at our warehouse locations are available by phone or e-mail beyond normal opening hours, friendly, punctual and, above all, solution-oriented. Because we understand the term customer service literally: as a service to the customer.
How high are the security standards of your high-security warehouse?
Security is an elastic term. But for a high-security warehouse to live up to its name, its security standards must be as high as possible. This requirement goes far beyond burglar-proof safes, modern locking systems and alarm systems – and has its price.
To ensure that our high-security warehouse earns the trust of our customers, we see only one level of security standards as viable: maximum. That’s why our physical security measures are interlinked with our processes, controls, technologies and transparency.
What risks are covered by the insurance for your high-security storage facility?
Insurance cover for your high-security storage facility is one of the most important aspects that you should check in terms of costs. As a rule, good insurance is expensive. Above all, however, you need to be sure that your valuables are covered transparently and completely, for example in the event of damage due to transportation, storage, theft, burglary, natural hazards, vandalism or misappropriation by employees.
You should not cut corners when it comes to insurance cover. Demand the best cover offered by an all-risk insurance policy and absolute clarity about what is insured and what is not. Also make sure that the scope of cover is backed by a reputable international reinsurance company.
What sustainability criteria does your high-security warehouse take into account?
If environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are important to you, then they should also be important to the provider of your high-security storage facility. At Helveticor, we understand ESG to mean not only environmentally friendly business practices, but also social responsibility towards employees, business partners and fellow human beings, as well as transparent and openly communicated corporate governance. To this end, we keep people and the environment in balance wherever possible.
Cost-benefit check made easy
To help you find out more quickly whether the costs of your high-security storage are justified, we have developed a checklist as a guide. This will help you make a far-sighted decision: for maximum security and sustainable value retention of your assets.
Short and sweet
The difference between standard storage and a high-security solution often only becomes apparent in an emergency. But by then it is usually too late. Burglary, fire damage or internal risks can cause considerable financial losses. A well-thought-out security system with state-of-the-art technologies and capable employees offers far more than a simple storage location; it protects your assets in the long term. Those who take a strategic approach to security invest in preserving the value of their assets. So that short-term savings do not become expensive in the long term.
