1. Authors :
• S.K. Kosgahakumbura
• Y. Dissanayake
• T.L. Jayathilaka
• Y.D. Dilrukshi
• Amila
VENDING MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
The silent salesmen of new era

2. VENDING MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
• What is it ?
A coin/ operated machine which sell products ranging from
FMCG’s to expensive electronic items.

3. VENDING MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
• History & Evolution
Great Alexandra : Holy water dispenser
1880 in London : Postcard dispenser
New York : Glue dispenser

4. VENDING MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
• How does vending machines work ?

5. VENDING MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
In addition vending machines work on a collaborated set of
new technologies .
* Wireless Communication
* Credit & Debit cards for payment
* Immediate Local Reporting
* GPS enabled for distribution

6. VENDING MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
• Vending Machines and Sri Lanka
Our Country has a well defined FMCG market in which
these vending machines can successfully introduced
In comparison to other countries, our market is way smaller
thus would be easy in handling the functions

7. VENDING MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
• Vending Machines and Sri Lanka Contd …
- Product visibility and Impulsive purchase
- Wider distribution
- Enhanced brand image
- Avoid adulteration
- Deeper market penetration

8. VENDING MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
Locally Invented Vending Machine in Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan entrepreneur has designed and
developed an instant hot and chilled portable vending tea
machine that operates through a SMS and can be operated
through a Mobitel Connection

9. QUESTION TIME

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