Operations
Key Metrics for Vending Operators – What to Measure
Without measuring, it is hard to know which machines and sites pay off.
Operations
Seasonality in Vending Sales – Preparing for Change
Summer lifts drink sales, winter lifts coffee. Some sites empty out in holidays.
Operations
Planning Restocking Routes – How Operators Organize Trips
The restocking route is an operator's biggest daily task. Good planning cuts wasted trips.
Operations
The Vending Operator's Warehouse – Organization and Good Practice
The warehouse links deliveries and routes. Freshness in the machines depends on it.
Operations
Vending Service Agreements – What They Should Cover
A broken machine means lost sales. A service agreement sets how fast and how far it gets fixed.
Operations
Sourcing Stock for Vending – Wholesalers, Producers, Distributors
A good supplier means steady availability, suitable dates, and packs that fit the machine.
Operations
Protecting Machines From Vandalism – Practical Measures
Vandalism mostly happens in poorly visible spots. Some risk can be cut before the machine is placed.