How to reduce waste and save hours every week with smart camera surveillance
In today’s fast-paced retail environment, effective management of waste and suspicious behavior is critical to protecting both profitability and store security. Traditional methods of reviewing surveillance footage are not only time-consuming – they’re also ineffective when every minute counts. This is where smart technology comes into play.
Fast and accurate identification using smart technology
With the help of smart video analysis tools, store staff can quickly highlight specific areas or people in the store’s surveillance system. For example, a retailer can highlight a shelf where shrinkage has been detected or follow a customer with suspicious behavior across multiple departments and quickly receive a compiled video report. Instead of manually scrolling through hours of video footage, the system can identify relevant sequences instantly. In just a few minutes, the retailer can get a clear picture of a person’s entire customer journey – from entrance to exit.
Automated and secure sharing of video material
Once suspicious behavior or theft has been identified, a smart camera surveillance platform can automatically generate a secure and encrypted web link with the relevant video footage. This link can be easily shared with the police, streamlining the entire reporting process and increasing the chances of the crime being solved quickly and smoothly.
Time saving and focused work
The biggest benefit is time savings. Store employees save an average of 2-4 hours per week by letting the smart platform handle the time-consuming task of manually searching through video material. This means more time for customer service, store optimization and other important tasks that actually create value. In addition, it means significant cost savings in both reduced waste and the time otherwise spent navigating security platforms to manually search through material.
Below you can see a short demo of how to use the tool.
More reports lead to more solved crimes
A faster and more user-friendly process also leads to more incidents being reported. Lowering the threshold for filing a police report also increases the likelihood that suspected perpetrators will be identified and held accountable. This not only contributes to a safer store environment, but also sends a clear signal that loss and crime are taken very seriously.
Easy upgrade of existing cameras
A major advantage of Cloudsec's platform is that it can make store cameras smart. This means that stores do not need to invest in new hardware, but can upgrade their existing cameras. Installation is easy on the store network, which means that the solution can be implemented quickly without disrupting the store's existing systems.
Customer testimonials from satisfied users
ICA Near Roslagstull
“With the smart camera platform, we have been able to reduce waste while saving a lot of time each week. It makes a huge difference to be able to identify relevant video sequences in a few minutes instead of having to manually scroll through hours of material. This technology has not only made our store safer, but also freed up resources that we can spend on providing our customers with even better service.”
Andreas Nicklasson – CEO at ICA Near Roslagstull
Hemköp Torslanda
“The smart camera platform has changed the way we work with security and waste in the store. We save several hours every week and can focus on what really matters – our customers and store operations. Quickly and easily obtaining relevant video material has also made it much easier to collaborate with the police when needed. This is truly the tool of the future for a safer and more efficient store.”
Fredrik Magnesson – Store Manager at Hemköp Torslanda
The future of store surveillance
By incorporating a smart camera surveillance platform as part of a store security strategy, retailers can not only reduce waste, but also create a safer environment for both customers and staff. The technology is already here, and the results speak for themselves.
Want to know more about how we can streamline security in your store? Contact us today and let us help you take the next step towards a smarter and safer store environment.
Also read our article: “Reduce waste at checkouts"