In order to meet the increasing requirements for efficient vending machine management, Ecomatic AG was looking for a scalable and future-proof solution – and found it in SAP Business One in combination with the specialized add-on 4Vending. The solution combines the strengths of a powerful ERP system with the functions of modern vending machine management software.

With 4Vending, the flow of goods and money, product movements and stock levels can be managed easily and efficiently. The relevant data is read directly from the vending machines via barcodes – including sales figures, counter readings and fault messages. This provides a real-time overview and creates the basis for targeted decisions and optimized processes.

The advantages at a glance:

• Automated, error-free data exchange
  e.g. on the flow of goodse.g. for goods flows, discounts, rents, cash register closings and invoices

• Direct readout via barcodes: for current meter readings, faults and sales data

• Optimization of daily vending machine contacts
  through targeted planning and inventory monitoring

• Route tracking
  including route planning, travel times and service times

• Reduction in dwell time at the vending machine
  for more efficient staff deployment and time savings

• Full cost control and transparency
  across all machines and their performance