Filling vending machines

Filling a Natural Choice vending machine is much easier if the product is stored properly before being dispensed. For example, during the process of shipping and handling of soda cases there may be the possibility of damage occurring. That can go unnoticed. These damaged cases can cause the cardboard, plastic wrap and cans in the adjacent cases to become and remain wet for a long period of time. To prevent this you must identify and remove the wet cases.

Before you fill the Antares vending machines go to each individual machine and count how many of each flavor you will need to fill the machine. Make sure everything you bring to the machine is clean and free of damage. Place the merchandise in the correct slot in the vending machine. The last thing you want is the customer to push for their favorite brand and receiving something else.

When restocking canned soda in you Antares vending machine make sure that you indicate how many sodas you have placed in the machine by flavor. After filling all the slots in the machine, check it for operation. The coin changer has to be kept clean to prevent the contact surfaces from becoming sticky and jamming the coins. Take care that all the machine lights are in proper working order. This would include the sold out lights and correct change lights.

One important thing you need to do with your Antares vending machine is to place a sign on the machine stating the last time it was filled so that the customer will know how cold the sodas will be. Suppose that your machine has been placed in an office, it would then be advisable to fill the machine at least one hour before work starts.

Whenever possible you should try and fill Antares vending machines with brand name products that will sell. By sticking to brand products you can never go wrong.

One other important factor is that you need to keep a fixed schedule when refilling the vending machine so that there is a continuous supply of products and services. Not scheduling your refill timings properly will result in empty vending machines and ultimately unsatisfied customers which would be bad for business. Keep in mind that you sell more sodas when it is hot, so you need to adjust your schedule accordingly. The machines also tend to empty quickly on paydays so you will then need to refill the machines. As you gain experience you will learn to adjust to these conditions.