{"id":19988,"date":"2017-06-22T16:58:39","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T15:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.key-online.co.uk\/?p=19988"},"modified":"2020-03-10T14:18:06","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T14:18:06","slug":"streamline-procurement-with-vending-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/procurement\/streamline-procurement-with-vending-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"Streamline Procurement with Vending Machines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vending machines are ideal for streamlining indirect purchases. They offer 24\/7 access to products and can reduce costs, raise productivity and improve safety.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Benefits:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lower product consumption<\/strong> &#8211; they help control usage of certain items and require employees to use a swipe card to access products. This allows employees to be accountable for items they&#8217;re using.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased Control<\/strong> &#8211; Different levels of access can be placed on certain products so employees without authorisation can&#8217;t take out certain items.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased productivity<\/strong> &#8211; Machines will be fitted near workstations and guarantee 24\/7 availability &#8211; there is reduced downtime in production when an item runs out.\n<ul>\n<li>An item should never be out of stock &#8211; minimum &amp; maximum replenishment levels can be set and once the item reaches this, an automatic order is placed to re-stock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved Safety<\/strong> &#8211; employees have guaranteed access to the products required for their job &#8211; PPE equipment can quickly be replaced if required.<\/li>\n<li>Vending machines talk directly to the supplier, ensuring the procurement process is more efficient.<\/li>\n<li>Reports can be created on usage &#8211; both templates and bespoke reports are available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>View the infographic below for more information.<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.connectmanutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2017\/06\/863_Vending-Machine-Manutan-EN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-927 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/uk.connectmanutan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2017\/06\/863_Vending-Machine-Manutan-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"863\" height=\"1483\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vending machines are ideal for streamlining indirect purchases. 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