Comprehensive security for TJX and TJK Global

SCOPE OF PROJECT

ASEL’s long-term relationship and comprehensive security contract with TJX and TJK Global encompasses a wide range of electronic security and life safety services across their extensive retail network in the UK, Eire, and Europe. The contract involves the provision of CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, EAS tagging systems, and consumables for over 460 TK Maxx locations and 210 TJX locations, underlining our strategic partnership.

Additionally, we deliver preventative and reactive maintenance services for fire alarms and fire extinguishers in approximately 240 stores, manned guarding services in 22 stores, and monitoring services for intruder alarms, CCTV, and fire alarms on a nationwide scale. Our service coverage spans retail stores, distribution centres, head offices, and regional centres across Europe.

OBJECTIVES

1. Security Standardisation

Collaborate with TJX to standardise security solutions across their estate, ensuring a consistent and efficient approach to maximise return on investment and enhance protection.

2. Remote Maintenance Innovations
Introduce innovative methodologies for remote maintenance to minimise system downtime, reduce colleague intervention, and manage ongoing service costs effectively.

3. Risk Mitigation Technology
Enhance the technology at the TJX European SOC to reduce risks for in-store colleagues, incorporating mobile panic buttons, visual and audio analytics, and concealment AI to proactively address potential threats.

4. Advanced Analytics Solutions
Implement out-of-hours analytics for early warning systems to deter break-ins, manage deliveries, and provide additional security layers, including facial recognition systems and trolley push-out solutions.

5. Innovative Project Rollouts
Provide surveying, scoping, design, installation, and commissioning services for electronic security and life safety projects, introducing innovative solutions such as warehouse automation, external video analytics, and intelligent product protection products.

RESULTS

1. Operational Standardisation

Successful standardisation of security solutions across the TJX estate has led to increased operational efficiency and a more cohesive security framework.

2. Reduced Downtime

Implementation of remote maintenance methodologies has significantly reduced system downtime, leading to improved overall system reliability.

3. Enhanced Colleague Safety

The integration of advanced risk mitigation technologies has resulted in a reduction in in-store colleague violence, fostering a safer working environments.

4. Proactive Security Measures

The deployment of out-of-hours analytics has provided early warnings for attempted break-ins, acting as a powerful deterrent against potential thefts and enhancing overall security.

5. Innovation Value

ASEL’s innovative project rollouts, including warehouse automation and advanced analytics, have delivered extensive value, contributing to increased operational efficiency and improved security measures.

RESULTS

ASEL’s transformative security partnership with TJX and TJK Global has not only met but exceeded the defined objectives. Through innovative solutions, collaborative efforts, and a commitment to excellence, ASEL continues to elevate security standards across the retail landscape, ensuring a secure and efficient environment for both customers and colleagues.