Vending Capacity: Selections Are Not the Same as Items

A machine with a stated number of selections does not necessarily hold that number of products in total. Selections describe the choices or positions available; the quantity loaded behind each choice depends on the configuration and product. Ask for both figures when planning a site.

Separate choice from stock depth

Write down the number of different items you want to offer and the quantity needed for each. A popular drink may need more stock space than a slower-selling snack. Offering more choices does not automatically provide enough of the products customers buy most.

The SandenVendo G-Snack Evolution specification distinguishes selections per shelf, shelf arrangements and maximum selections. Use the specification for the exact proposed variant, then ask the supplier for a product-specific loading plan.

Use the actual retail packs

Provide samples or confirmed dimensions of the items you intend to sell. A large bag and a compact bar may need different loading arrangements. Packaging changes can also affect how reliably an item is stored and delivered.

Have the operator or supplier determine and test the approved configuration. Do not force extra units into a selection to reach a headline capacity. Record the tested product and quantity for each position.

Calculate the useful quantity between visits

Compare expected demand for each item with the agreed refill interval. Use your own observations where available and label assumptions clearly. Capacity in one slow-selling row cannot solve an empty row of a different product.

For a simple planning example, a selection holding twelve items would not cover an estimated fifteen purchases before the next visit. This is an illustration, not a forecast. The practical response could involve a different allocation, range or service frequency.

Keep the loading plan current

Save a dated plan showing selection, exact product, approved quantity and refill responsibility. Review it after a pack change or an adjustment to the range. Keep the physical layout and management-system records aligned.

A useful capacity discussion therefore ends with a tested plan for your stock and site. It should not rely on a maximum number presented without its configuration assumptions.

For help planning a site, contact our team or explore our fully managed vending service. Related reading: testing packs before stocking a machine.