Frequently asked questions about joining unmanned vending machines

To join the vending machine, first think about 5 questions 　　1. What can vending machines do? 　　 For dealers, vending machines can reduce operating costs, extend the operating hours of retail terminals, and liberate manpower. It can also help expand retail channels and share sales tasks. Some products that are older and impending can also be sold through vending machines to reduce the loss caused by discounts and promotions.　　 Now the pace of people’s lives is accelerating, and young consumers prefer convenient and interesting ways of consumption. Vending machines are not only convenient and ubiquitous, but they just meet their needs.　　2. Where to choose the vending machine online shop? 　　 The current vending machines are mostly found in transportation sites, tourist attractions, office buildings, large shopping malls, schools, hospitals, etc. If dealers do not understand the revenue of the outlets, it is easy to catch them. Professionals believe that the layout of vending machines needs to be differentiated from traditional channels to achieve true channel expansion.　　3. How to determine product selection and pricing? 　　Before the introduction of vending machines, dealers should conduct research on the surrounding consumers of the selected online store, and supplement related products based on the specific needs of consumers and their own product conditions. As for the pricing of products, professionals recommend that the pricing should not be higher than that of traditional retail channels, because attractive pricing is also a favorable way to gain customer satisfaction. After all, most products are highly homogenized.　　4. Do you need to set up a full-time team for development and maintenance? 　　Some dealers will set up a dedicated team to be responsible for the maintenance of vending machines, because this is an important investment in the future. Some dealers also considered labor costs and practical issues, but did not consider setting up dedicated personnel for maintenance. However, regardless of whether a team is formed, systematic training is required for the sales team. 5. How to maintain the equipment to extend its service life? 　　 The service life of vending machines is usually between 8-10 years. According to my country's specific conditions, the service life is generally 5-6 years, and it usually takes 3-4 years to recover the cost. Time, so routine maintenance is very important. Some dealers also installed 360-degree rotatable cameras near their outlets to view the surrounding conditions of the equipment in real time.　　 This article is joined by unmanned vending machines, this article does not represent the point of view of this site Previous post: What are the advantages of unmanned vending machines?