There aren't enough hours in the day is a well-known phrase. You've probably used it yourself. More than once.
In today's increasingly fast-paced world, business leaders have to juggle so many aspects of running a company that there seems to never be enough time. The result is that their focus on what really matters becomes blurry. The core product or service offered quickly loses the attention needed to acquire new customers or even keep the old ones.
Vending machines have come a long way since Ancient Greece. From accepting coins and dollar bills to machines with credit card readers, vending companies have been quick to adjust with the times. Just this month, Vagabond Vending and Automated Merchandising Systems (AMS) have partnered to create a touchless vending machine. Thanks to Vagabond's viv technology, their design eliminates the use of coin mechanisms, dollar bill validators, and even credit card readers, benefiting both consumers and operators.
Vending machines have quite a history. You wouldn't think so, but they go way back...back to ancient times. Of course, the vending machines installed in our workplaces are rather different from those created centuries ago. But the concept of selling something through a device that takes some form of currency is nothing new.
So you're thinking about getting a vending machine for your office. We applaud your consideration. Vending services are a great way to provide easy access to food and beverages for your employees to help them get through the day.
In a previous post, we talked about strange vending machines from around the world. We covered everything from machines dispensing crabs in China to one that sells gold in Abu Dhabi. But when it comes to interactive drink machines, it's hard to beat Coca-Cola. They combined their 'Happiness' marketing campaign with the latest in vending technology to create some truly unique Coke vending machines.
On July 4th, 2017 Avanti Markets discovered malware that exposed credit card transactions for any kiosks using old MSR credit card reader technology.
Running a business takes an enormous amount of energy. Between all the deadlines to meet and problems to fix, it can be tough to keep yourself and your staff focused on reaching the company's goals. That's why having access to a comfortable break room is essential. It provides a place for a brief respite from all the chaos of keeping the company going. A quiet area that offers amenities like comfortable seating or full service vending machines can go a long way in helping you get through the day.
Since February 2016, Coca-Cola has been accelarating its plan to refranchise its bottling operations in North America. That plan is almost complete.
Summer is officially here. As a property manager for an apartment complex, you know what that means. Residents will be gathering at the community pool to take advantage of the warmer weather and longer days. Or, will they?
One of the biggest concerns customers come to us with is about the cost of the sodas in their vending machine. We're often asked to lower the pricing, and some customers will even decide to have the machine removed entirely if the vend price is increased. We certainly try to make the vending experience as pleasant as possible, and sometimes we can. But the economics behind vending operations don't give much room.