Vending machines in the IT industry – what can be found in them?

In the IT industry, the automation of work has already become a standard – it runs on a large scale and covers a huge variety of processes, increasing the efficiency of businesses. In addition to the virtual sphere, the physical space is also subject to this phenomenon: an example of such a solution are automated dispensing machines for the IT industry. How does it work and what benefits does it offer?

Dispensing machines for the IT industry – what is the solution?

W ASD Systems we offer a completely new perspective on vending machines – we have turned these machines, which until recently were associated with the sale of beverages or snacks, into modern, intelligent and fully automatic warehouses for employees, which enable unattended distribution of work tools. Our solutions are used by manufacturing companies (these include health and safety vending machines) as well as assembly, service and office facilities. In any enterprise where there is a need to distribute equipment, tools and materials or accessories, our automatic dispensing machine simplifies the process as much as possible and reduces its cost.

Instead of an entire warehouse staff and the complex work of those responsible for distribution, we have a network of automatic machines that take over the duties of employees in issuing products, recording and controlling picks, inventory and company accounts. And they are available 24/7, don’t take sick leave or vacations and are never wrong.

What can be distributed through automated dispensing machines for IT?

At ASD Systems, we develop dispensing machines for a wide range of applications: these are several models that we tailor to your needs. The machines distribute products of various types, from materials, such as cabling, to equipment such as routers, to computer and office tools and accessories such as disks, toner and printer paper, notebooks, calendars, binders, etc. – all items that are necessary for employees, but generate costs in the company and should therefore be subject to strict ongoing control.

In the case of the need to distribute many products of different types, such as office accessories, the D1080 automatic dispenser is perfect – it holds as many as 1,080 products, and thanks to its rotating drum, allows you to store them in a small area. This impressive capacity is due to the configuration options of the chambers, the width and height of which can be changed to suit current needs.

For products with large dimensions, for example, equipment for technical workers, we have created the L40 dispensing machine, which can hold 40 items, including materials, equipment, tools or health and safety products. With a large number of employees or multiple sectors or departments in the company, as well as in large warehouses, a warehouse terminal is great for visualizing the space of the room and streamlining the ordering process, facilitating the work of both warehousemen and product pickers.

How do vending machines work for IT?

From the point of view of the employee picking up the product, operation of the machine comes down to bringing the card close, indicating where the cost has arisen, selecting and picking up the product – the whole process takes a few seconds.

Different models of vending machines use different solutions for loading them. This can be done through an open door, a flap in the door, or with the help of an innovative drum scanning system that automatically detects the loading locations of specific products, which reduces the time to complete the task.

We combine our automated dispensing machines for the IT industry with a simple and convenient multifunctional IDS application for product distribution management. The tool allows for personalization of downloads, constant access to downloads and product data provided in real time, generation of various reports or statements that facilitate billing, and sending them to all stakeholders (and in the PRO version of the software it also has a number of other functions like product labeling). The distribution manager can also set alerts for minimum values in the number of available products, so that work tools never run out.

What are the benefits of vending machines in the IT industry?

• Simple, fast and error-free distribution. This complex process is essentially unmanned – that is, you simply load the products and employees retrieve them on their own. Machines automatically record the picks, and the data is available in the application. So there is no more inventory taking, no more manual recording of changes – thus eliminating all human error.
• Constant and remote control of the warehouse. The flow of products can be monitored and controlled on an ongoing basis – and conveniently, remotely. The employee in charge of machine administration also has access to data on individual employees and departments and picks, so he can quickly and simply detect possible violations.
• Reducing product consumption. Assigning access to specific products or assigning a limit to downloads in a given period ensures that tools, materials or equipment are used properly and for the right length of time. In principle, the risk of unauthorized downloads and misappropriation of company property is eliminated. This generates savings of up to 50% on supplies.
• Reduction of warehouse space. Warehouse space shrinks to one or a few vending machines – and the machine holds from a few dozen to more than 1,000 items. Thanks to solutions such as the warehouse terminal, also the use of the actual warehouse becomes faster and simpler – you don’t have to spend time looking for products, because the device indicates them.

Will a system of employee vending machines work in your company? We are convinced that it will, but we suggest testing a solution: renting vending machines. And if you decide to purchase a machine, we can tailor it precisely to your needs. Feel free to contact our specialists.

FAQ:

What are dispensing machines for the IT industry?

Vending machines for the IT industry are automatic employee warehouses that minimize the time and labor involved in distributing supplies, such as health and safety products, tools, supplies or office accessories.

What products do vending machines for IT distribute?

Our ASD Systems vending machines work well for distributing a variety of items, including those with larger dimensions. Standard items include health and safety products, materials such as cabling, equipment or office and computer accessories.

What are the benefits of IT dispensing machines?

Dispensing machines significantly improve the process of distributing products in a company and allow to control it closely. Through solutions such as limiting downloads, the consumption of work tools is reduced, and this saves up to 50% of the funds spent on supplies.