Digital transformation of security: case study of U-PROX ACS implementation for MHP

MHP is a leading international food and agrotechnology company headquartered in Kyiv with production facilities in Ukraine, Spain, and Southeast Europe.

Prior to the implementation of the solution, the company operated in a distributed system with separate ACS servers in its divisions, which created significant operational challenges.

The client identified the following main problems:

• subjectivity of accounting: the assessment of staff attendance was not objective enough, which affected discipline.
• human factor: manual management of access for thousands of employees led to security risks and delays in data updates.
• synchronisation complexity: the need to manually grant or block access upon dismissal, leave or maternity leave created an excessive burden on the security service.
• lack of a single standard: each location required an individual approach to configuration, which made scaling difficult.

What solutions were proposed?

The integrator team proposed the creation of a unified scalable system that transformed access control into part of the MHP digital ecosystem.

This solution included:

• deep integration with ERP: creation of a unified mechanism for automatic data exchange between the central ERP server and the ACS.
• biometric identification: implementation of biometric terminals to obtain the most accurate data on staff attendance.
• multimodal access: support for mobile access (smartphone as a key) and card identifiers.
• process standardisation: development of typical scenarios for setting up access points and use of a single line of U-PROX equipment in all factories.
• partnership in development: joint testing of solutions on the vendor’s bench equipment to ensure stability.

How did U-PROX solutions help our client?

Thanks to the implementation of U-PROX’s ACS, MHP received a tool that works in sync with its business processes, namely:

• full automation of the HR cycle: access is granted automatically upon hiring and instantly blocked in the event of dismissal, leave, maternity leave or mobilisation without the involvement of security services.
• objective data for business: replacing subjective assessments with accurate biometric data has made it possible to strengthen discipline and optimise the use of resources.
• seamless scalability: the system can be implemented even by key users on the business side using ready-made scenarios, allowing new locations to be connected quickly.
• convenience of ‘invisible’ security: employees are granted access according to their current status in the ERP, and the need to contact security for standard operations is minimised.
• effective analytics: U-PROX IP/WEB software provides the most detailed reports on working hours and system status in a single interface.

MHP’s experience confirms that automation and integration are the key to business efficiency. We will help you implement U-PROX solutions that are perfectly tailored to your tasks.