What's so Smart about Smart Lockers?

In a world where efficiency and convenience are paramount, smart lockers are transforming the workplace landscape. These high-tech storage solutions are more than just secure spaces; they're revolutionizing how businesses operate and enhancing employee experience. Let's explore real-life examples of how smart lockers have played a crucial role in enhancing employee experience, and driving digital transformation.

1. Streamlined Asset Management and Equipment Replacement

Smart lockers offer a significant advantage by simplifying asset management. Many companies struggle to keep track of valuable equipment, which can lead to inefficiencies and lost items. By integrating a smart locker system into a company's IT support system, businesses can automate the tracking of assets, ensuring that all items are properly tracked. This system reduces the administrative workload on IT departments and minimizes the risk of lost or stolen equipment. For instance, if an employee needs a replacement laptop, they can request it through a cloud-based portal and retrieve it from a secure smart locker without direct human interaction. The replacement can be prepared in a matter of hours or even minutes, significantly reducing the impact on employee productivity. The automation and tracking capabilities of smart lockers also enhance asset management, providing valuable data for decision-makers.

Educational institutions, such as universities, have found smart lockers to be invaluable for managing equipment loans. By integrating with their campus management system, the lockers automatically log checkouts and returns and send reminders to ensure timely returns. This automation simplifies the administrative workload and ensures that equipment is available when needed, improving the overall academic experience.

2. Enhanced Security and Safety

Smart lockers provide advanced security features, including encrypted cloud integration and secure locking mechanisms. These features offer peace of mind, especially when storing valuable items such as laptops or sensitive documents. The system not only protects belongings, but also facilitates hot-desking by providing a reliable place for personal storage, reducing clutter, and maintaining an organized workspace.

Enhanced Safety and Hygiene

Post-pandemic, safety and hygiene have become critical concerns in workplace management. Intelligent lockers address these issues effectively, featuring touchless transactions and built-in functionalities for disinfection and quarantine periods. This capability is precious in healthcare and other high-risk environments, ensuring employees access sanitized equipment and contributing to a safer workplace.

3. Flexible Access for Flexible Working

Remote and Hybrid Workers

As remote and hybrid work models become more common, employees need access to equipment and personal items at any time, regardless of location. Smart locker systems are accessible 24/7, allowing employees to retrieve their items at their convenience. This flexibility supports different work schedules and reduces downtime, particularly for remote or hybrid workers who may need to access equipment outside regular office hours.

Optimized Space Utilization

With the rise of flexible and agile work environments, optimizing office space has become crucial. This is particularly beneficial in hot-desking arrangements where employees don't have assigned desks. By offering a central location for personal and work-related items, smart lockers help maintain an orderly environment and support a flexible and clean working environment, which is a key component of modern digital workplaces.

4. Seamless Integration with IT Systems

Smart locker systems, like those offered by Velocity Smart Collect™, integrate seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure, such as ServiceNow. This integration allows for a unified approach to request management, incident management, and asset tracking. For IT departments, this means significantly reducing manual processes and quicker response times for equipment-related issues. For instance, when an employee submits a request for a new device, the system can automatically prepare the item and notify the employee once it's available for pickup. This "Click and Collect" model is efficient and provides a streamlined, user-friendly experience.

Velocity's Smart Locker System and Smart Collect™

Velocity's Smart Locker System stands out as a comprehensive solution for businesses looking to improve operational efficiency and employee experience. Our lockers are more than just storage; they are fully integrated with the Velocity Smart Collect™ platform, providing an end-to-end solution for asset management. From laptops and peripherals to spare office keys, our lockers cater to various needs, all while ensuring secure and efficient transactions.

With ServiceNow integration, our smart lockers offer automated request fulfilment and comprehensive asset management. This integration simplifies workflows, from equipment replacement to inventory tracking, providing valuable data insights and improving efficiency. Whether you're in finance, education, or manufacturing, Velocity's Smart Locker System can be customized to meet your specific requirements, delivering unparalleled convenience and security. With smart features like cloud connectivity, secure encryption, and automated processes, they are more than just lockers—they are a vital part of modern workplace infrastructure.