BeSmart - Why Smart Lockers Are a Must-Have for Businesses

Nov 3, 2025|

Lockers have been a workplace staple for decades. It’s the only reliable way to keep personal items or valuables safe and secure while working or going about your day.

Traditionally, lockers have operated with a key or coin lock; however, technological advances and the needs of a modern, dynamic workforce have led to the need for lockers to adapt to meet our evolving demands. Today, lockers are expected to be quick and easy to use, with a simple interface, making it simple to drop off and pick up whatever you need.

Here are just some of the benefits of having smart lockers and why they are a must-have for businesses!

The evolution of lockers
Lockers have evolved. Massively. Today, we rarely see lockers that have a key or coin lock, and when we do, we’re a little taken aback, scrambling to find a pound coin!

Today, most lockers incorporate smart technology to some degree, ranging from RFID cards right through to hardwired systems. Our recently launched Primary+, a smart-enabled evolution of our trusted Primary locker is a robust, steel-bodied range designed to deliver reliable performance in busy, demanding environments. Built for strength, simplicity and long-term durability, Primary+ retains the clean lines and practical design of the original Primary model, but introduces integrated smart locking compatibility as part of the Bisley BeSmart® family. These lockers ensure that every member of staff feels included, considered, and a part of the team. We like automated, secure, and convenient storage solutions that make using a locker quick and easy; therefore, revolutionising and modernising the workplace is essential.

In more recent years with the development of smart lockers, sustainability is now a firm focus for consumers. Manufacturers are integrating sustainable materials, such as recycled steel or plywood into their offerings, therefore reducing their carbon footprint. Ultimately, moving towards smart lockers is a sustainable choice, eliminating keys and outdated entry systems which gave lockers an expiry date is avoided and the smart systems can evolve with the user over time.We anticipate that this will continue to develop further over the coming years.

Technological incorporation
Smart lock technology incorporates various access methods, including PIN and QR codes, RFID cards, mobile app access and even remote capability, meaning that a locker can be managed wherever the occupier is in the world! If you have the details needed to access the locker, your belongings will always be stored safely, ready for when you’re back.

In some cases, locker temperature can be controlled, with some also having charging capabilities, meaning that you can safely store your devices while they charge. Boasting remote access, customisable design, flexible workflows, with integrated computers and sensor networks, the technological evolution of lockers is astounding.

Clever storage for any sector
Regardless of industry, smart lockers are an essential part of any business. We know that they can be used in the office, but they are also effective for delivery and pick-up services from parcels to prescriptions. Smart lockers are also perfect for events or gatherings where visitors need to safely stow bulky coats or bags, allowing them to relax without having to carry heavy belongings around.

Offering a seamless experience for users, smart lockers are the future as they always deliver efficiency and security, even for the quickest of errands. With simple pickup codes or QR codes that can be used via your phone, collecting a parcel or prescription can be 24/7 and not restricted to the working hours of staff; items can be collected with no contact and at any time.

Our professional and efficient BeSmart offering is a consultancy-led smart locker service, designed to help organisations of all sizes adopt secure, flexible, and future-ready storage systems. Combining our manufacturing expertise with global lock technology partners, we are able to deliver tailored solutions - from enterprise-level hardwired systems to straightforward offline lockers - that fit your workflows, your people, and your sector.

Get real time data and insights
Did you know that you can receive real-time data and insights from your lockers?

One of the most valuable benefits of smart lockers is that you’ll gain an understanding of how each locker is being used, who is occupying lockers the most, for how long, and where the locker is being accessed from. This allows you to see a return on investment, as you’ll see how many lockers are being used at one time. You will start to see trends in occupancy data, allowing you to space plan more effectively, and you may even see people returning to the office more regularly, as they feel secure in the knowledge that their belongings are stored safely while at meetings or client visits in the new age of hot desking.

With actionable data at your fingertips, you can optimise locker allocation, improve space planning, and streamline workflows for maximum efficiency.

The future of smart storage
Smart lockers are a must for any workspace – efficient, secure, and useful for any sector or industry where storage is a must. We’re seeing a growing need for smart storage, which ultimately future-proofs workspaces, giving employees and customers the utmost confidence in personal security.

Our BeSmart service takes all the headaches out of planning dynamic storage, we can assess your needs and, in turn, plan the perfect solution to optimise your workflows. - add more here if needs be

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