Every vending machine company can benefit from using a vending management system (VMS), whether it’s for a big operation or a little one. A good VMS makes it easy to manage your routes, vending equipment, cash, and more. But with so many options, it can be difficult to choose. Here is a list of some of the more popular software systems available to help you manage your vending machine business more efficiently.
1. Parlevel
When it comes to vending management systems, Parlevel’s platform offers operators an all-in-one solution to help them better serve accounts and maximize profits. It covers everything from inventory management to cash accountability to route management. And best of all, it’s on a single, cloud-based platform.
2. Supply Wizards
The modern workplace is far different from what it used to be. The current job market is highly competitive, and employers have gotten creative (and generous) with how to attract top talent. Case in point: offering free snacks for employees. The problem, however, is the time it takes for companies to go shopping for these treats.
The solution? An online platform like Supply Wizards that connects customer orders with operators.
This platform works in two ways: it allows operators to receive orders, manage inventory, and set pricing for OCS and office provisions, and it provides an online ordering system for the customer. It’s a vending operator’s dream. No more messy email chains or handwritten orders from customers!
3. VendSoft
Another great tool for vending machine companies that is designed to help streamline operations and management needs is VendSoft. This software helps manage your company from top to bottom with three goals in mind:
- Streamline operations
- Optimize inventory
- Increase profit
4. Seaga Smartware 360
Seaga is a vending machine manufacturer that has also developed software to help manage information at the machine level. Their proprietary system allows operators to set pricing, manage temperature controls, input calorie information, and more. However, the software is not a comprehensive solution, and it only works with Seaga vending machines.
5. VendMax
Developed by Crane Merchandising Systems and powered by Streamware software, VendMax is a a vending management system that covers all of your operational needs in a single solution. VendMax helps you manage revenue, routes, scheduling and more while reducing waste.
6. Nayax
Nayax provides cashless payment solutions for a variety of unattended retail operations in a wide range of industries. Their management suite is designed specifically for vending operators looking for a management system to manage vending machines using their telemetry software.
7. Cantaloupe
Recently purchased by USA Technologies, Cantaloupe Systems operates Seed Cloud, an end-to-end software solution for vending machine companies that’s designed to streamline operations. They have several different products, including:
- Seed Office
- Seed Pro
- Seed Cashless
- Seed Delivery
- Seed Market
The digital tools available for today’s vending operator are designed to help save time, better service accounts, and increase revenue. Not taking advantage of these tools could stifle growth, giving your competition the upper hand.