1. Tell ’em. Tell people in advance that the stockrooms and warehouses are going to be secured. Don’t let it come as a surprise.
2. Tell ’em why. The problem is not theft. It’s accountability. It’s necessary to get the records accurate, so that ERP can work.
3. Tell ’em Job 1 is service—service to the production floor, service to the shipping department, and ultimately service to the customers.