According to Charles Darwin, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” ​

 

Technology is becoming increasingly important in business and driving transformation in all elements of operations. ​The essence is that your success depends on your capacity to adjust to new ways of doing things.​

 

 

A Smart Locker is a secure, automated storage system that can store and distribute various items, such as packages, documents, and personal belongings. SmartLockers typically use electronic locks that can be accessed using a code, a key card, or a smartphone app. They may also be equipped with sensors and cameras to monitor their contents and activity. SmartLockers have the potential to transform businesses by providing a secure and convenient way to store and retrieve items. ​

 

SmartLockers are often used in various settings, such as office buildings, schools, hospitals, and transportation hubs. They can be used to improve the efficiency and convenience of package delivery and provide a secure place for employees or students to store their items. Some SmartLockers also have features such as temperature control, which can help store perishable items or sensitive equipment.

 

SmartLocker systems are a combination of hardware (usually an electronic locking mechanism) and software (the operating terminal, management application and user app). An electronic lock is connected to an operating terminal, then connected through IoT to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. The software platform is the most critical component of a successful #SmartLocker system. It defines the criteria for which lockers can be used, automates employee records, and integrates with all the digital environment’s other workplace IoT and IT systems. Leading SmartLocker platforms are designed to be multi-tenant, secure by design and instantly scalable. Exactly the things you need in times of change.

 

SmartLocker systems can be configured for employees, teams, post & collection, changing rooms, and static or day lockers. The set-up can be fully customised and re-configured efficiently as needs change.

 

Some potential benefits of using SmartLockers include:

 

· Improved security: Smart lockers can be equipped with security features such as biometric authentication, ensuring that only authorised individuals can access stored items. ​

 

· Increased efficiency: Smart lockers can automate storing and retrieving items, reducing the time and effort required for these tasks.

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· Less facility management time needed: ​The time FM spends on lock management drops significantly by around three hours per 100 lockers per week.

 

· Higher employee productivity results: Employees gain one more hour of productivity per 100 lockers per week. This is because they are not looking for available storage or travelling across the building to retrieve their belongings, nor is there wasted time from lost keys or pin codes. ​

 

​· Using dynamic storage reduces the requirement for physical lockers: Smart locker solutions can reduce the number of actual lockers by up to 40%. The management process is streamlined to eradicate poor locker behaviour and optimise efficiency in usage. ​

 

 · Floorspace is optimised with fewer lockers needed: Fewer lockers mean less furniture on the floor space. FM can achieve up to 40 percent more floor space by optimising its locker management system. ​

 

 · Reduced Labor and operational costs: SmartLockers can help businesses reduce labour and operational costs by automating tasks and reducing the need for on-site storage space. ​

 

· Energy costs are reduced as no batteries are required: Smart lockers do not require batteries, so FMs aren’t required to maintain each locker individually. This can save up to 80 percent in energy costs. ​

 

·  Enhanced customer experience:​ SmartLockers can provide a convenient and hassle-free way for customers to pick up or return items, improving the overall customer experience. ​

 

Overall, SmartLockers have the potential to improve the efficiency, security, and customer experience of businesses, while also helping to reduce costs. ​