For many Philippine companies, installing an access control system is often seen as a necessary security measure. But beyond keeping doors locked and offices safe, access control solutions from trusted brands like ZKTeco, Honeywell, HIKVISION, and Dahua Technology actually deliver a measurable return on investment (ROI).
From cutting labor costs to reducing losses and improving productivity, these systems can pay for themselves faster than most business owners expect. Let’s explore how much your company can really save.
Where Do PH Companies Lose Money Without Access Control?
- Lost Productivity – Manual logbooks or outdated systems waste time at entry points. A 5-minute daily delay for 50 employees equals 4+ hours of lost productivity per day.
- Theft & Shrinkage – Uncontrolled access to offices, warehouses, or storage rooms often leads to missing supplies or inventory.
- HR & Payroll Errors – Manual timekeeping systems cause inaccurate attendance records, resulting in payroll disputes or overpayments.
- Unauthorized Access – Without role-based access, sensitive areas (like finance rooms, IT servers, or supply stockrooms) are more vulnerable.
How Access Control Systems Save PH Companies Money
1. Reduced Payroll & Attendance Costs
- Scenario: A company with 100 employees pays an average wage of ₱600/day. If poor timekeeping causes just 15 minutes of “ghost time” per employee daily, that’s:
₱600 ÷ 8 hours = ₱75/hour → ₱18.75 wasted per employee per day → ₱1,875/day → ₱41,250/month. - With biometric or RFID access control, these errors are eliminated—instantly saving over ₱40,000/month.
2. Lower Security Staffing Expenses
- Manual guards checking IDs can be reduced when automated systems handle verification.
- Cutting even 1 guard shift at ₱18,000/month covers part of the access control system’s cost.
3. Theft & Shrinkage Prevention
- A small warehouse losing just ₱20,000 worth of goods monthly can see those losses drop significantly once access is restricted to authorized staff only.
- Over a year, that’s a savings of ₱240,000—money that more than pays for the system.
4. Faster Workforce Productivity
- Biometric and RFID entry takes 1–2 seconds, versus logbooks or manual checks taking 30–60 seconds.
- For 200 employees entering twice a day, saving 1 minute each time equals 400 minutes, or 6.6 hours daily.
- Valued at ₱600/day/employee, this adds up to ₱120,000+ per year in recovered productivity.
Calculating ROI: A Practical Example
- Initial investment in access control system: ₱250,000
- Monthly savings:
- Reduced payroll errors: ₱41,250
- Lower guard staffing: ₱18,000
- Prevented theft: ₱20,000
- Productivity gains: ₱10,000
- Total = ₱89,250/month
➡️ Payback period = less than 3 months
➡️ After that, the system generates net annual savings of over ₱1,000,000.
Beyond Savings: Intangible Benefits
- Employee Trust & Accountability – Clear records prevent disputes.
- Customer Confidence – Clients value businesses with secure premises.
- Compliance – Protects sensitive data and assets in line with PH Data Privacy regulations.
Final Thoughts
Access control isn’t just about security—it’s about efficiency, accountability, and profitability. With brands like ZKTeco, Honeywell, HIKVISION, and Dahua Technology, Philippine companies can expect systems that pay for themselves in just months and continue delivering value for years.
Start Maximizing ROI Today
Looking to calculate the ROI for your own company? Our team at VastResult can design a tailored access control solution that secures your workplace and delivers measurable savings. Secure your business, save costs, and grow smarter with access control.
📞 Contact VastResult at (02) 8404 0740
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