Restocking a vending machine

Restocking covers regularly refilling the goods, checking shelf life and temperature, and cleaning the vending machine.

Function and area of use

How often a vending machine needs restocking depends on revenue, capacity and range. Fresh food needs more frequent checks than packaged snacks. With telemetry, operators can see online which compartments are running empty and only travel there when necessary.

Restocking can be handled by the operator, an employee on site or a service provider. The “first in, first out” principle is important: older goods are moved to the front so that nothing expires.

Advantages

• Full compartments mean more revenue
• Fewer write-offs thanks to planned rotation
• Hygienic operation through regular cleaning

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to buy the goods from the vending machine supplier?

That varies. At VendSpot, you are free to source your goods wherever you like and are not tied to us.

Related terms

• Telemetry system
• Planogram (vending machine)
• Hygiene regulations for vending machines (HACCP)
• Vending machine maintenance

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