Industrial Vending for Warehousing & 3PL Operations

Stop losing scan guns, keep forklift parts on the shelf, and control packaging and PPE when the building doubles for peak.

A DC bleeds money in three quiet places: handheld scanners that walk, MHE parts that stock out and idle a dock, and packaging and PPE consumed at a scale nobody meters. SecuraLocker issues scan guns and RF devices per associate per shift. SecuraStock vending meters packaging, PPE, and batteries. SecuraSmart shows consumption by shift, zone, and even staffing agency through peak.

three challenges every warehouse and 3PL faces

Walking scan guns, MHE stockouts, and unmetered consumables at scale

1. Handheld scanners and RF devices walk.

Scan guns and wearables run $1,500 to $3,000 each, and a mid-size DC carries hundreds. Issued from a drawer with no record, they disappear into pockets, totes, and trailers. The annual replacement line is five or six figures and nobody can say where they went.

2. MHE and dock parts stock out and idle a dock.

A forklift or dock leveler down for a $40 part stops a door, not a machine. The cost is the idle dock and the missed trailer window, and without consumption data maintenance never sees the pattern.

3. Packaging and PPE consumed with no meter.

Stretch wrap, tape, gloves, and safety supplies move at enormous volume, and at peak the building runs on temp labor that treats them as free. Shrinkage and over-issue hide inside a cost that is never broken out by shift or agency.

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the securastock warehouse stack

Four products. One dashboard. Built for the DC.

SecuraLocker – scan guns and RF devices.

Per-associate, per-shift issue and return of handhelds, wearables, and chargers. The device is tied to a person at clock-in and reconciled at clock-out, so the replacement line collapses and a lost unit has a name on it.

SecuraStock vending – packaging, PPE, batteries.

High-volume consumables under badge control with min/max reorder. Consumption is metered by shift and zone, so peak and temp-labor usage finally has a number.

SecuraScales + Smart Bins – MHE small parts.

Weight-based bins count MHE fasteners, casters, and small components to the unit, with reorder triggered on level so a dock is not down for a part that should have been on the shelf.

SecuraCrib – the maintenance crib.

Convert the existing MHE maintenance crib to badge-controlled, attendant-free access across shifts for the bulk and oversized parts that do not fit a vending coil.

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High Capacity, Low Cost

Up to 250 SKUs (2-4 X's the Capacity of Coil Machines)

Industrial Build Quality

Add smart bins to give 100% inventory accuracy. Eliminate human error and speed up time to vend!

Built-in Security

Four motion-tracking cameras, embedded alarms, and tamper protection.

Patented Shelves & Bins

Magnetized, adjustable shelving supports up to 250 SKUs.

Integrated Software Included

Includes SecuraSmart software with real-time reporting and full inventory control.

Money-Back Security Guarantee

We back the system with a guarantee.

A regional 3PL running multiple DCs through peak

Device control and consumable visibility, first peak cycle.

A regional 3PL operating several distribution centers replaced lost scan guns out of an opex line that grew every peak, stocked MHE parts with no system, and bought packaging and PPE in bulk with no per-site or per-shift visibility. Temp labor doubled the headcount for four months a year.

The rollout: SecuraLocker banks at each shift-start point for scan guns and RF wearables, SecuraStock vending for packaging, PPE, and batteries, SecuraScales bins for MHE small parts, and a SecuraCrib conversion of each maintenance crib. SecuraSmart reports consumption by site, shift, and staffing agency.

Result after the first peak: handheld-device losses fell roughly 80% once each unit was tied to an associate at clock-in, removing most of the replacement line. MHE-driven dock idle time dropped with parts visibility, and for the first time packaging and PPE cost could be attributed by shift, which changed how the 3PL priced peak labor contracts.

HOW IT WORKS

Direct Operation from Access to Reorder

Authenticate: Users scan badge, enter PIN, or use mobile access

Dispense/Retrieve: The system releases or unlocks product

Log Transactions: Everything is recorded (who, when, what)

Monitor & Reorder: Usage data flows into your dashboard, triggering replenishment actions

Frequently asked questions

Six questions warehouse and 3PL operations leaders ask before scheduling a demo.

What is the best setup for a distribution center?+

SecuraLocker for handheld scanners and RF devices, SecuraStock vending for packaging and PPE, SecuraScales bins for MHE parts, and a SecuraCrib conversion of the maintenance crib, all reporting through SecuraSmart.

How does it stop scan guns from walking?+

Each device is issued to an associate at shift start and reconciled at shift end. A missing unit has a name and a time on it, which is usually enough to drop losses by the large majority within one peak.

Can it handle temp labor and peak volume?+

Yes. Badge or barcode credentials are provisioned for temp associates and expire automatically. Consumption is metered by shift and agency, so peak usage is visible instead of buried.

Will it reduce dock-down time?+

MHE small parts on SecuraScales bins reorder on level, so a forklift or dock leveler is not waiting on a part that should have been stocked. The saving is the idle dock, not the part.

Does it report by site and shift across multiple DCs?+

SecuraSmart aggregates every DC into one view with consumption by site, shift, zone, and agency, which is what makes peak labor and consumable cost finally legible.

How long is a multi-DC rollout?+

A single DC is usually 6 to 12 weeks. Multi-site programs run in waves, typically timed to land before peak so the device control is in place when headcount doubles.

Industrial Vending for Warehousing & 3PL Operations

three challenges every warehouse and 3PL faces

Walking scan guns, MHE stockouts, and unmetered consumables at scale

1. Handheld scanners and RF devices walk.

2. MHE and dock parts stock out and idle a dock.