What is meant by Gate Management?
"Gate Management" refers to the management of entry and exit points at a location such as a warehouse, port, or airport. These functions are important for controlling access to a site, regulating traffic flow, and ensuring security.
Typical functions of software in the "Gate Management" area include:
- Access control: Management of access rights for vehicles and individuals to ensure that only authorized persons and goods enter the premises.
- Vehicle registration: Capturing and managing information about vehicles, including license plates, type, and purpose of visit.
- Scheduling and appointment setting: Planning arrival and departure times for vehicles and allocating time slots for deliveries and pickups.
- Document management: Capturing and managing necessary documents such as waybills, delivery notes, or security certificates.
- Security checks: Conducting security checks such as vehicle inspections, cargo scans, or identity verification.
- Communication and notifications: Exchanging information and notifications between stakeholders including drivers, dispatchers, and security personnel.
- Reporting and analysis: Generating reports and analysis on entries and exits, wait times, traffic patterns, and security incidents.