Track the Freight. Secure the Hub.
Securing massive distribution centers and tracking fleet movement with long-range surveillance, yard management, and access control.
ZEI engineers logistics and warehouse infrastructure that secures the perimeter and the inventory while keeping operations moving — yard management with LPR, loading-dock cameras, high-bay coverage, forklift telemetry, and access control across cages and conveyors. Built for shrinkage reduction and dispute resolution.
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A representative logistics & warehousing environment of the kind ZEI engineers infrastructure for.
What this industry deals with.
- High vehicle and personnel volume across yards and docks
- Inventory shrinkage from internal and external sources
- Loading-dock damage claims requiring documented evidence
- Forklift incidents requiring telemetry and post-incident review
- Long aisles and tall racks creating surveillance dead zones
Supply Chain Security
Minimizing shrinkage and maximizing operational efficiency.
Yard Management
Control the gates.
Automated license plate and DOT number recognition to track every truck entering and leaving the facility.
Loading Dock Cameras
Verify the shipment.
High-definition cameras pointed at every bay door to document loading/unloading and resolve damage claims.
Aisle Surveillance
Monitor the racks.
Multi-sensor and fisheye cameras to provide complete coverage of long warehouse aisles without blind spots.
Forklift Tracking
Safety and efficiency.
RTLS tags and speed monitoring to prevent accidents and optimize material handling routes.
How this gets applied.
Yard and gate management
LPR plus DOT-number recognition logging every vehicle entering and leaving; pre-registered carriers granted automatic access.
Loading-dock surveillance
Camera per dock door covering trailer interior during load and unload, with searchable event metadata for damage claims.
High-bay aisle coverage
Multi-sensor and fisheye cameras providing 360° aisle coverage from a single mount; AI analytics flagging unusual dwell time at high-value pick locations.
Forklift safety and telemetry
Speed monitoring, impact sensors, and operator credentialing tied to access control to prevent unauthorized operation.
Systems we typically deploy.
An opinionated, ordered stack — what most logistics & warehousing engagements include, in priority order.
Video Surveillance
ZEI engineers commercial video surveillance systems built around modern IP cameras, edge AI analytics, and cloud or on-premise video management
Access Control
ZEI deploys cloud-managed and enterprise access control across single-door deployments and multi-site campuses
Physical AI
ZEI deploys physical AI — computer vision, behavioral analytics, and machine learning — that turns existing camera infrastructure into intelligent sensors
Entry Gates
ZEI installs and services industrial-grade entry gates — slide, swing, barrier, and crash-rated — engineered for high-cycle reliability and integrated with access control, LPR, and intercoms
Smart Parking
ZEI builds smart parking systems combining license-plate recognition, occupancy analytics, dynamic signage, and revenue control
Networking & Wifi
ZEI engineers commercial network infrastructure that the rest of your facility depends on — structured cabling, managed switching, Wi-Fi 6E / 7, next-generation firewalls, and SD-WAN
Built to the standards that apply.
OSHA powered-industrial-truck (PIT) standards
Operator credentialing and incident documentation aligned with 29 CFR 1910.178.
C-TPAT
Surveillance and access controls supporting Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program requirements.
Insurance carrier requirements
Camera coverage and retention aligned with carrier expectations for dock, perimeter, and high-value storage.
Logistics Zones
Securing the perimeter vs. the interior.
Exterior & Yard
Managing the flow of vehicles and protecting the perimeter.
- LPR gate automation
- Thermal perimeter defense
- Trailer tracking
- Driver intercom pedestals
- Nighttime illumination
Interior Warehouse
Protecting inventory and ensuring worker safety.
- High-bay camera mounts
- Cage access control
- Conveyor belt monitoring
- OSHA compliance recording
- Shrinkage investigation tools
From the engineering blog.
Background reading our team draws from when designing infrastructure for logistics & warehousing.
Global Logistics Hub: 5M sq ft Secured
How ZEI designed and deployed a unified surveillance, access, and intrusion stack across 12 buildings — 5 million sq ft — for a Fortune 500 logistics operator.
Designing the Network Backbone for a 500+ Camera Deployment
Designing a network for a handful of IP cameras is straightforward. Designing one for 500 or more is an entirely different discipline.
Edge AI Analytics: Moving Intelligence from the Server to the Camera
Edge AI moves video analytics from the data center to the camera itself, cutting bandwidth and latency. Here is when edge wins and when cloud still does.
Frequently asked.
How does AI analytics actually reduce shrinkage?
Can the system tie into our WMS?
How do you handle damage-claim documentation?
What about driver intercoms at the gate?
Talk to an engineer.
Tell us about your logistics & warehousing facility and what you're trying to solve. Our engineering team will respond with a system design tailored to your environment.
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