vending business
Vending Sales per Opening Hour: Compare Sites with Different Schedules
A vending machine in a building open for longer may sell more items simply because customers can reach it for
Vending Stock Loss Percentages Use Different Bases: Compare the Same Denominator
A vending stock-loss percentage is incomplete without the quantity it is measured against. Five missing packs out of a delivery
Vending Break-Even Changes with Product Mix: Use Contribution per Item Carefully
Two vending products can sell for the same amount yet contribute differently towards the costs of running the service. A
Testing a Vending Forecast: Change One Assumption Before Combining Scenarios
A vending forecast can look convincing because every assumption points in the same direction. More buyers, larger purchases, fewer visits
Mean or Median Vending Sales: Which Figure Describes a Typical Day?
A single busy day can make average vending sales look stronger than the day most staff remember. The mean and
One Vending Site Performs Better Than Another: Compare Like-for-Like Trading Days
Two vending sites can produce different weekly sales even when their machines and ranges look similar. Before declaring one location
Vending Stock Is Given Away for a Site Event: Record the Withdrawal Separately
Taking vending stock for a staff event may be perfectly intentional, but it still needs a record. If the packs
Vending Route Planning When a Site Requires an Escort: Allow for Waiting Time
A vending route stop at an escorted site includes more than the time spent refilling the machine. The operator may
Vending Cash Collection and Card Settlement: Build One Sales Record Without Double Counting
Cash collected from a vending machine and card money arriving in the bank are not automatically sales for the same
A Vending Route Adds a Second Stock Collection: Budget for the Extra Journey
Adding a second stock collection to a vending route can change the cost of serving the same machines. A cheaper
Vending Sales Reports Use Different Cut-Off Times: Align the Period Before Comparing
Two vending reports can show different totals because they end at different times. Before treating the difference as missing revenue,
A Vending Stock Delivery Charge Is Refunded: Update the Cost Record Once
A refunded delivery charge changes the cost of a vending stock order, but it should be recorded only once. The