The restocking route is an operator's biggest daily task. Good planning cuts wasted trips.
Contents
Operators plan routes from sales and telemetry stock data, site access hours, and distances. High-sales machines are visited more often, lower ones less often or en route.
What to consider
- Telemetry stock levels.
- Access hours.
- Distances.
- Short-dated products.
Coverage
The page on nationwide coverage (publisher's site) describes regional service.
FAQ
How often to restock? It depends on sales and product type.
Can you plan without telemetry? Yes, but stock is harder to predict.