Three kinds of vending machine operation mode

Writer： Zhongda vending machines Time：2022-12-08 17:28 Browse：℃

Vending machines want to do well, the mode of operation is a particularly important part, a good mode of operation can get twice the result with half the effort, the following vending machine manufacturers Guangzhou Zhongda Smart Technology Co., Ltd.

A, The main operating mode of vending machines are mainly the following three.

(1) The first type: direct purchase. The customer buys the manufacturer’s machine and places it directly.

(2) The second type: cooperative leasing. Customers rent the machines and operate them on their own, taking responsibility for the entire operational process.

(3) Type 3: Free drop-off. The customer provides a free launch site, the manufacturer is responsible for the machine and all matters of operation, and the operating profit is divided between the two sides.

II. Sources of profit and main costs of vending machines

(A) Main sources of profit

1.Sale of drinks and food through vending machines. Most of the goods sold in vending machines are the same price as those sold in supermarkets and other shops, and many people will choose to buy their target goods from a vending machine near their neighbourhood or work building. The vending machine does not require a salesperson to be on duty around the clock, and payment can be made independently by the consumer. The operator only needs to restock and keep the machine clean on a regular basis, without having to pay high labour costs, thus increasing the profitability of the vending machine.

2.Point of sale and shelving fees. Operators can rent out their vending machine space to other operators to make a profit.

3.Use of vending machines for advertising. Advertising on vending machines mainly refers to on-screen video advertising and on-body advertising and is used by many businesses.

(B) Major costs

1.High maintenance costs are one of the bottlenecks in the development of unmanned vending. Often the money earned by unmanned vending machines in a month is not enough for one maintenance fee.

2.Vending machine operators do not have a significant advantage in terms of commodity prices due to the small number of purchases compared to supermarkets.

3.High site fees also hinder the development of vending machines. In some good locations, the monthly site fee for a vending machine is a significant expense.

4.Property costs. If the operation to a certain extent, the need to expand the market, transport management in the supplemental goods above, the need for professional sales staff responsible for replenishment.

(C) The proposal to improve profits

1.For the inventory problem solution. First, to manage the market sales end, to strengthen the market sales department and inventory management department information transparency, to achieve the linkage of information changes. Second, to strengthen the information management level of the inventory management department. At the same time, establish and improve the auxiliary inventory management system, so as to strengthen the management of inventory from the system.

2.Pay attention to the operation point selection. The principle of vending machine operation point selection: mainly choose the location with high flow of people age structure is relatively young people’s activity area beverage demand high area.

3.Pay attention to operational control. After the vending machine is put into operation and used, the vending machine should pay attention to operational control, because it is closely related to the profit of the vending machine. To proper equipment maintenance and cleaning cleaning, to protect the normal use of the machine, do not cause unnecessary losses because of machine failure. Regularly recover and replenish the cash in the equipment and the condition of the coins in the equipment, and in the case of card payments also regularly confirm whether the payment function can be used properly.

4.Pay attention to the strict control of the type of goods. It is advisable to purchase a few types of goods that sell well in the local market, and at the same time to match some of the products that are considered to have selling points after investigation.

The above is the three vending machine operation methods introduced for newcomers who may have just started or entrepreneurs who intend to enter the industry.

Guangzhou Zhongda Smart Technology Co., Ltd is a dynamic and innovative company specialising in the R&D, design, manufacture and sales of smart vending machines, with over 6 years of experience in vending machine OEM and production. With our experienced R&D team, dynamic sales team and skilled workers, coupled with our strict quality control system and good after-sales service, Zhongda vending machines have been very popular since their launch.

Our factory is conveniently located in Panyu District, Guangzhou City, China, close to both Shiqi Metro Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station. Our group partner company has a professional sheet metal processing workshop (4000sqm), powder coating production line (3000sqm) and assembly workshop (3000sqm), all production processes are under our strict supervision, which enables us to provide the best products and services to our customers at home and abroad. You are welcome to click on our Zhongda Smart English website to learn more about our company and the vending machine products we produce, or you can search for Zhongda Vending Machine on Alibaba’s international trade website to send us an enquiry by selecting our products directly, and we look forward to having a long and friendly cooperation!