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The VendNetwork Solution

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vending machinesIntelligent Dispensing Solutions is always looking to push the envelope in the vending machine world, making businesses run smoothly and easily. One way they’re making life easier for your business is with the VendNetwork online inventory tracking system. Imagine being able to keep track of your inventory without any effort on your part. If you’re taking part in office vending machines or their other custom choices, you can enjoy instant tracking.

The technology offers instant recording, reporting, and tracking of products in the machine. All transactions are 100% encrypted and no credit card data is stored at the machine level or on the servers. This is good news for your customers! Information can be reached 24/7 too, to keep your business running all day long. Usage reports and inventory position will be readily available so you never run out of what you need most. All reports can be printed out or imported into your tracking software. How convenient is that?

You can even receive messages and alerts when stock is running low to your e-mail or cellphone. VendNetwork is the future of vending machines, so why not enjoy the technology now instead of later? Visit IDS’s homepage for more information and to start using this great software.

IDS Breaks from Vending Machine Norms

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If you’ve learned anything here at our blog it’s that you can do just about anything with a vending machine –in terms of retail that is. And if you’ve ever been to Japan, you know there is literally a vending machine for anything and everything under the sun. It’s incredible seeing stories in the news about the unique vending machines here in our own country. We’re slowly learning to branch out and recognize the true potential of these amazing machines.

Intelligent Dispensing Solutions is all about breaking stereotypes of ordinary vending machines. Sure they can make you a vending machine that sells soda and candy if that’s what you want. But they’re not afraid to design office vending machines that dish out notepads and pens or tool vending machines with hammers and safety goggles. If you can envision it, they can make it. You’d be amazed at some of the ideas people come up with. How about a vending machine dispensing printer supplies? Or fashion accessories? They’ve done it!

We challenge you to come up with an inventive idea for your own vending machines. We promise no idea is too weird or too out there. Vending machine solutions are convenient and affordable tools that can bring merchandise to a large customer base. What new and awesome idea will you come up with?

Office Vending Machines Like You’ve Never Seen Before

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Typically when one thinks about office vending machines, there is the assumption that it’s full of soda, water, and snacks. It’s the food you need to combat the 3 pm lull. But IDS is looking to revolutionize the vending machine business. Instead of candy and soda in their office vending machines, they’re filled with useful items like notepads, pens, scissors, and staplers.

But shouldn’t these items be automatically provided for employees? Yes there should be certain items you give to employees, but we all know there are many people who enjoy pillaging office supplies. Office vending machines are a way to curb this problem and to have better control over the budget. Office supplies aren’t cheap and depending on how quickly you go through them and how many employees you have, the costs can be enormous. But if you’re forcing people to only take what they need, you’ll be amazed at how much money you will save and how much longer those supplies will actually last.

What really makes these office supply vending machines cool is the inventory report feature. The reports will always tell you what needs to be restocked and will keep track of all items purchased.

My Feelings on Vending Machines

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vending machinesIn my office vending machines there is so much to taste. I try not to taste the same things every day because I don’t like getting into habits of eating the same thing all the time, although it is relatively easy to do so. I wish that I had my own private vending machines that I could use my own currency for, with a picture of my own face on the front and an eagle on the back, since my last name means eagle in German and I still take pride in being an American.

The first vending machines were built to dispense holy water by Heron of Alexandria. He was a famous engineer of his time, back in the first century AD. If only he knew what his invention would become two thousand years later.

I love hearing the machine work, the way it releases its products onto its floor and the little doggy door that allows me to reach in and take. When I was little I always tried to get my arm up into the vending machine to take an extra candy bar for free — I was trying to steal — but thankfully I hurt my arm once and I learned my lesson.

Dr. Pepper From School and Office Vending Machines

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school vending machinesDifferent parts of the country have different preferred soft drinks. In Georgia, they drink Coke. In Texas, they drink Dr. Pepper.

This soda is unlike any other. Brooklyn-born pharmacist Charles Alderton formulated the drink in Waco, TX in 1885, touting its 23 flavors on a national level by 1904. Today Dr. Pepper can be found in many school vending machines and office vending machines. No one knows what flavors were blended to create the unique taste, and many have speculated. And with so many possible factors, it’s impossible to know with certainty.

One thing’s for sure: Dr. Pepper is a tasty alternative to Coca-Cola. In fact, Coke knew this and tried naming what would eventually become Mr. Pibb, Peppo. Dr. Pepper sued them and they changed the name to Dr. Peppo, which they were sued for again, so it became the much less tasty Mr. Pibb.

It’s hard to classify Dr. Pepper, yet that is arguably what has helped it stay so successful throughout the years. Its myriad flavors are a great way to break from the regularity of a lemon lime soda or a cola and if you’re ever in Texas, you know what drink to choose from an office vending machine. Enjoy!

Office Vending Machines Save Workers from the 3pm Lull

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custom vending machinesIt’s about that time again, 3 pm to be precise, when time seems to stand still and a wave of tiredness hits you like a ton of bricks. (It’s actually what I’m experiencing at this precise moment.) Somehow, the entire day just catches up with you and it’s a struggle to keep your eyes open and to not have your head smash into the keyboard. Taking a quick stroll around the office does nothing. If anything, it’ll make you even more sleepy.

The solution (besides a 4th cup of coffee)? Food. Food, especially anything with caffeine and sugar, will push you through the next two hours of work. Office vending machines are a simple solution to the food problem and a great way to keep your employees productive. Workers don’t have to waste time during the day to head to a store for refreshments. Instead, they can find the perfect snack in the break room. Of course, not all office vending machines have to be loaded with just candy bars and soda. You can choose a mix of healthy items and treats to keep you and the rest of the office happy and, most importantly, awake.

Visit Intelligent Dispensing Solutions to learn more about custom vending machines and don’t let the “3 pm sleepies” keep you from doing your work.

Coke in Vending Machines

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vending machinesEvery morning I hear the crack of a Coke can being popped by my cubicle neighbor. Some people like orange juice in the morning, some people like milk, he likes Coke. I look over and jeer at him; we laugh it off. But deep down, I can’t blame him. I know that Coke is a product that will stand the test of time. I wouldn’t be surprised if Coke exists in vending machines in five hundred years.

Unless they change it a little. Or tax it into oblivion, an idea which Michael Bloomberg and Michelle Obama have kicked around in the past. But I doubt that will happen. Sure, they might make it more “natural” if you can’t taste the difference, but chances are Coke will be in vending machines of the future as it is today.

Coca-Cola has had a rich history since it’s invention. Back in 1886 it was believed that carbonated water was good for health, which is why Coca-Cola was found in pharmacies and soda fountains. When they tried changing the formula in 1985, to make New Coke in custom vending machines, the backlash was incredible. Southerners especially felt as though part of their regional identity had changed. By the early ’90s when the name changed to Coke II, it was already too late. People preferred their Coca-Cola Classic. This year, they dropped the Classic, because everybody knows there’s only one Coca-Cola.

The Need for an Office Vending Machine

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office vending machinesAn office vending machine is a necessity in a large building. When two o’ clock comes, and the sugars from lunch run out, you feel a crash coming on. Or, if you went out for lunch and you’re locked in a food coma, lethargy weighs on you and work becomes a drag. Nothing perks the two o’ clock employee up like a quick rush of sugar or caffeine. And chances are you have a coffee pot (and some employees may be wary of their caffeine intake, afraid of addiction) so you might as well invest in an office vending machine.

That burst of energy from the chocolatey peanuts in a Snickers bar will allow you to power through to three o’ clock and then, with the end of the day in sight, onwards, onwards, to a late afternoon triumph of finishing work at a record pace, and feeling good like you earned it when the clock strikes five.

Yes, vending machines help boost the office morale. It gives people something to look forward to in the worst part of the day. So, if you don’t have one already, choose an office vending machine to make everything better for your workers.