About the Vending Industry Balanced for LIFE（关于自动售货业平衡的生活）.pdfVIP

About the Vending Industry ♣ The vending industry is a $30 billion-a-year industry, employing 700,000 people who work at an estimated 13,500 companies. ♣ 100 million Americans will use one of 7 million vending machines each day. ♣ The vending industry dates back to 215 B.C. when a device that was used to dispense holy water was used in the temples of Egypt. The device was described by the mathematician Hero who lived in Alexandria. ♣ 16.3 percent of all vending machines are located in schools and colleges. Most vending machines (30.2 percent) are located in manufacturing settings. Industry Backgrounder: Vending and the Technological Revolution Delivery Systems of the Future The Fresh Food Choice for People on the Go! Ask most people to define the vending industry and they’re likely to mention soda, chips and candy. But while these products are still a staple in the industry, the truth is that a revolution in technology has transformed vending into a $30 billion industry specializing in convenience and fresh products. Today consumers can use vending machines to help them streamline their busy lifestyles by purchasing everything from cameras and vitamins to pasta dinners and lobster bisque. Advances in technology and the growth of the internet have created unlimited potential for this ultimate self-service vehicle, while more services, various payment options, and easier usage have made shopping through a vending machine easier, quicker and more reliable than ever for consumers. The truth is that nowadays you can get just about anything you can think of from a vending machine. In addition to the standard tradition vending snacks, you can also buy audio books and fresh flowers, or pick up some eggs or a gallon of milk on the way home. At Shop 2000 in Pennsyl