Water is a burgeoning industry and water vending machines are becoming ubiquitous in cities around the World.  For an owner/operator, the vending machines are critical to their business performance.  In addition, the landlord that relies on the machine to attract consumers to their location or serve their locations tenants can sleep better knowing the machine is monitored 24/7.

Data to the right people at the right time is what Abrige provides.  Data is king!  Collecting data and transforming that data into information is a significant value-add from Abrige to our customers.  The value of timely information is often overlooked.  Smart owners and operators understand that the actionable data from their machines gives them a competitive advantage.

With Abrige technology critical insight can now be gained for a water business and water vending machines, including:

• which machines and locations are most profitable
• how franchisees are able to affect results
• customer feedback regarding quality, location, ease of purchasing
• which machine types and payment methods fit current and planned locations
• the outlook for money-saving and revenue-growing innovations

How it works:  Data collected includes, but is not limited to, the amount of water dispensed, the amount of water in reserve, funds collected, payment methods, water quality and maintenance needs.

To collect the data from machines, a wireless 2-way transceiver (GSM/GPRS) is utilized.  For further benefit a cashless card system was included.   With this solution from Abrige and its C-Secure Systems division, a fast-growing water vending distributor enabled its customers with the ability to collect critical data in real-time and report on the performance of the water vending machines.

Using STRATEGY and EXECUTE! for vending, the data is transformed into meaningful performance metrics, such as and linked to strategic business objectives.

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