Simplifying Technology
Automotive Retail Chain
Company Overview
Industry: Retail
Company: American auto parts retailer in the United States with 4,500+ locations.
Number of Locations: 4,500+ locations
Client Time Frame:
Service: 2010 - Present
Project: 2012 - Present
Technology: Structured Cabling, Data Networks, Fire Alarm Systems, Burglar Alarms
Work Types: New Stores, Maintenance
Business Challenge
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Maintain, repair and install alarm and fire devices such as, door contacts, glass breaks, pull stations, sirens, keypads, motions and panels
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Design and program fire alarm and burglar alarm systems and zones
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New store full alarm panel and alarm system installations
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Routine maintenance, test, assessments of store systems to meet local and national fire protection standards
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Maintain compliance with current codes
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Full perimeter, motion and zone coverage for overhead doors, door contacts, panic buttons and motion sensors
Project Management
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24/7/365 in house burglar alarm and fire alarm monitoring system
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Pulling proper permits with local jurisdiction
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Engineering team: CAD drawings, line drawings, prints
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Create an expansive SOW for every service, project request
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Access to APS BICSI certified RCDDs 24/7/365
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Our leading field service & Advanced Real-Time console (ARC), provides our client:
Solutions
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Full perimeter, motion and zone coverage throughout the store to protect property, people
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Proper permits to operate within store and ensure equipment meets local and state standards
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In house monitory system to prevent loss prevention security faults
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24/7 project management: real-time ticketing status, timely deliverables, prompt billing and invoicing
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Real-time email notifications: request received, technician scheduled, technician on-site, technician is off-site, closure report
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Assess, manage, schedule and submit project, service tickets 24/7/365
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Scheduling and notes
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Custom reports and business intelligence
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Technician quality control: rate APS technical support staff and technicians, tech approval notifications and tools list