The following information is only a guideline. Each company should consider all issues before implementing a plan. Some of these issues are, location, product, size of company and supply chain.

• Perimeter security should be a priority. Fences, lighting,, video surveillance and alarms should be a consideration.
• Separate employee / customer parking away from loading area.
• Caged / Security area for appropriate cargo.
• Inventory Controls.
• Separation between loaded and empty containers.
• Background checks on employees.
• Identification cards issued to employees.
• Training and education of employees.
• Liaison with local / federal law enforcement cargo units.
• Each warehouse should have a security plan in place.