How to maximize the benefits of small-scale vending machines

When it comes to new retail, everyone will first think of all kinds of unmanned new retail, which mainly include two categories: unmanned stores and unmanned vending machines. Among them, unmanned stores have high rents and high requirements for operating sites, and they are not very flexible. The threshold is relatively high, while unmanned vending machines pay back quickly due to low rents, flexible equipment, and low cost. Many small-scale operations are unmanned. A good choice for vending machine investors.　　 For many small-scale unmanned vending machine investors, if funds are limited or do not plan to invest too much in the early stage, they just want to try the new retail market, and they can basically make a profit as long as they do the following. 1. Choose the right model. From the perspective of the cargo lane structure, the unmanned vending machines mainly include snake-shaped cargo lanes, in-line stacked cargo lanes, spring/track cargo lanes, spring/caterpillar+lift platform cargo lanes, and multi-door lattice cabinets. Wait. Different cargo lanes are suitable for selling different commodities. For example, snake-shaped cargo lanes and in-line stacked cargo lanes are specially developed for beverages packed in bottles and cans and Tetra Pak bricks. They have high space utilization, less cargo jams, and durable life. It has many advantages such as long, good heat preservation, energy saving and power saving. It is the preferred cargo channel for selling beverages! The spring/track cargo channel has the characteristics of simple structure, mature technology and low cost. It is suitable for selling a variety of bagged and boxed snacks and daily necessities. It is more versatile to be able to sell beverages (although the jam rate is higher when selling beverages)! The spring/track + elevator platform is suitable for selling all kinds of fragile goods, such as fresh fruits and goods in glass bottles. The multi-door lattice cabinet is nothing to fault with the product, as long as it can be put in, it does not require any refrigeration, but the disadvantages are also obvious, and the overall capacity is small. Different cargo lanes have their own advantages and disadvantages. As long as the dedicated machine is dedicated, the jam rate can be reduced and the operation efficiency can be improved! 　　 Second, choosing the right product is more suitable for selling orders than products with higher prices and higher profits. Fast-moving consumer goods with average product profit but high sales (such as various hot-selling snacks, beverages and dairy products). Because the market demand for fast-moving consumer goods is very large and the market is stable, there are more scenarios suitable for fast-moving consumer goods, and there is nothing to operate risk.　　3. Choose the right place　　Unmanned vending machines are offline retail terminals just like the traditional small shop commissaries, and there are still certain requirements for the location of the place. Generally better places are various station transportation hubs, large factories, schools, hospitals, tourist attractions, etc. These places have either a large flow of people or a relatively closed space where young people gather, and they are ideal places for unmanned vending machines.　　Four. Quick response service capability　　 The fast response service is divided into two parts, one is to replenish some machines in time if they are out of stock, and the other is to deal with it in time if the machine is out of stock. The current unmanned vending machines are intelligently networked, and how much stock is sold and how much inventory is left for each machine can be displayed in the management background. When the machine is out of stock to a certain extent, it is necessary to regularly replenish the goods in time and plan. The following is a suitable route, under the premise of reducing the cost of transportation, so that customers can have products to choose from. When the machine is stuck, the customer will definitely call the complaint phone reserved on the machine. At this time, you must respond in time. After understanding the details, lock the relevant cargo lane and give the customer a timely refund. When the next time you go to replenish the goods, you will deal with it separately. Goods way. Doing the above two points can greatly improve the customer experience, and repeat customers will increase, thereby increasing the turnover.