Automatic dispensing machines in the food industry

Vending machines – warehouse automation

Vending machines are the automation of warehouse processes. However, what does this mean? Thanks to configured and specially developed programs, it is possible to use dispensing machines to dispense, distribute, store, as well as retrieve in-house resources. This is because each company has its own stock of items, which are used by employees performing duties at specific positions. In this case, the entire process of issuing and distributing such resources is crucial.

Without automation, warehouse activities are carried out by employees, which leads to shortages, standstills due to missed deliveries, or mistakes in reports. This is usually due to the fact that these are repetitive jobs, and routine is not conducive to developing employee potential. Thanks to ASD Systems, it is possible to automate these tasks, so that the strength of human resources can be directed to work that is more responsible and uses their full skills.

Vending machine – how do dispensing machines work in the food industry?

The concept of industrial vending machines resembles the principle used for vending machines. However, the vending machine is not based on sales and therefore does not take any money. This is because vending machines deal with specialized forms of authentication such as a card or special codes. What’s more, it is possible to set up other sensors that are convenient for a particular business. Any employee who is given access to the machine can easily retrieve the products assigned to his position.

Vending machines in the food industry

Although vending machines have conquered the retail market, the industrial sector – including in the food industry – belongs to vending machines from ASD Systems. In addition to controlling your company’s inventory and creating real-time analysis, the use of these machines in the food manufacturing sector is extremely broad. They can distribute health and safety items such as personal protective equipment or dispense essential tools assigned to specific employee positions. In addition, they work well as vending machines designed to store and distribute cleaning products, which are essential to maintain sterility on the production floor.

Thanks to their compatible sizes, they can be set up at key points in the production space, significantly reducing waiting time for the allocation of, for example, protective caps and gloves, and streamlining the entire dispensing process, which used to take place at a single point.

Vending machines – a number of advantages for your food business

The management of vending machines is extremely intuitive and simple, which additionally translates into a whole range of conveniences related to a whole new quality of inventory distribution. The introduction of vending machines to your business is a guarantee of positive changes, which will be felt not only by employees, but also by the entrepreneur – as time and money savings are at stake. What else does a food company gain by deciding to automate in-house storage processes?

• No mistakes

First of all, a significant advantage is the apparent elimination of erroneous releases. Sometimes specialized equipment or necessary personal protective equipment are assigned to specific positions. Mistakes related to erroneous releases therefore affect process delays and unnecessary stress on employees. The use of vending machines precludes such scenarios.

• No downtime

In our company, we are well aware of how production is negatively affected by downtime caused by delays in deliveries or lack of necessary tools. Thanks to an automatic stock monitoring system, the equipment will inform you of items that are nearing depletion. This will enable quick ordering and replenishment.

• Saving money

Thanks to the system of monitoring the accessories that are taken most often, you can realistically match the order to the needs of your employees and not spend money on buying unnecessary products. What’s more, if your company uses components that can be reused or recycled, we have a vending machine model for you that requires you to dispense used equipment and only then can you retrieve new equipment. In addition, vending machines are extremely economical to maintain, so they are not a burden on a company’s budget.

FAQ:

• What are the applications of dispensing machines in the food industry?

Industrial vending machines in the food industry can be used to distribute equipment and tools used in food production, as well as health and safety items or personal protection accessory clothing. They will also work well as dispensing warehouses for cleaning products.

• What are the advantages of industrial dispensing machines?

The main advantages of these devices are:

• saving time,
• saving money,
• no downtime,
• no mistakes.