Manufacturing

Operational efficiency and security for manufacturing

Manufacturing facilities demand access control that combines operational efficiency, worker safety and regulatory compliance. Controlling access to and within the facility — protecting production floors, chemical stores, server rooms and executive areas — while tracking shift attendance for thousands of workers across multiple lines and plants is a challenge that Suprema's platform is purpose-built to meet.

Meeting manufacturing industry demands

• Strict access control for high-security areas — biometric multi-factor authentication restricts access to chemical stores, server rooms, production clean rooms and executive areas
• Integrated time and attendance — BioStar 2's T&A engine captures shift data for all production workers with direct integration to VIP, Sage 300, PaySpace and SAP HR modules
• Video surveillance integration — two-way integration links access events to camera footage for real-time production floor monitoring and post-incident investigation
• Intruder alarm integration — door forced and held-open events trigger alarm panels and NOC alerts automatically
• Emergency control — one-click emergency lockdown and immediate all-doors release for evacuation, integrated with fire panel relay outputs
• Contamination-resistant biometrics — optical fingerprint sensors and facial recognition operate reliably with greasy, dirty or calloused hands common on production lines
• Sophisticated visitor and contractor management — temporary time-limited credentials for contractors and maintenance teams, with automatic expiry and escort alerts
• Scalable across multiple plants — single BioStar 2 platform manages multiple factory sites from a centralised control room without degradation in performance

POPIA-compliant biometric enrolment

Suprema South Africa assists manufacturing clients with POPIA-compliant biometric data consent frameworks — from worker onboarding consent forms to data retention and deletion policies — ensuring regulatory compliance from day one.

Manufacturing facilities combine high-traffic general access with highly restricted production zones and cleanrooms. Suprema's biometric solution enforces per-zone access rules, captures contactless time and attendance data for payroll integration, and provides real-time mustering for shift evacuations — all from a single BioStar 2 platform that integrates with existing ERP and HR systems.