Vending machines have gradually become a popular shopping method in Vietnam based on the criteria of "fastness - convenience - limited contact". Currently, there are two most popular vending machine models in Vietnam, which are baisic vending machines and smart vending machines.
1. Basic vending machine
This is the first vending machine in the Vietnamese market with basic product purchasing features such as buying goods with coins, using physical keys to buy goods. This models have 02 popular types:
Coin-operated vending machine
With a capacity of 180 to 250 products, depending on the product's size. The coin-operated vending machine has a large product frame, giving customers an intuitive view of the selling items. Customers can easily choose products through the keyboard on the machine.
However, this machine model has a limitation that it only accepts coin payment. Because the quality of the coin quickly tarnished, making it difficult to buy goods, after a period of time when it was introduced in Vietnam, the coin-operated vending machine is no longer popular with the consumer.
Vending machine equipped with physical keyboard
Similar to the coin-operated vending machine, the vending machine equipped with a physical keyboard also has a large product frame and a physical keyboard is equipped with an eye-catching LED system to help customers easily select products. However, with this machine, customers can choose more diverse payment methods with banknotes and credit cards. Therefore, compared to vending machines that pay with coins, this machine model is more preferred by users.
2. Smart vending machine
Compared to ordinary vending machines, smart vending machines are a big improvement in the vending field. With the great development of technology, vending machines have had a great change, more diverse in design, size and equipped with diverse features. Currently, there are 02 outstanding smart vending machines in the Vietnamese market, which are vending machines with touch screen integration and smart vending machines equipped with operation management software.
Smart vending machine integrated with touch screen
This range of machines has different models and screen sizes, but the most popular touch screen vending machine on the Vietnamese market today is the 32-inch machine and the 49-inch screen.
Vending machine with the 32 inch touch screen
With its compact size and capacity of up to 300 products. This machine model is highly appreciated by consumers with a large product display frame, helping customers have a more intuitive view of the products. The machine can serve customers 24/7 with various payment methods from cash, e-wallets to apps.
Beside that, this model also has the advantage of giving back change and is equipped with extensive features that bring the most convenience to consumers, combined with the simplicity of use through the keyboard that is placed on the machine, making it easier for users to choose products.
Additionally, with this model, investors can display banners or advertising videos on a sharp 32 inch touch screen to increase the brand recognition and promote their product’s image to consumers.
The 32 inch vending machine is suitable for installation in public areas such as schools, hospitals, commercial centers, apartments, office buildings,..... because it both meets the needs of consumers and brings many benefits to entrepreneurs.
Vending machine with the 49 inch touch screen
With the same features as the 32 inch model. However, the 49 inch vending machine is more prominent with its modern, sharp, 49 inch large touch screen and a capacity of up to 250 products. The product's images are displayed right on the touch screen, making it easy for customers to interact, choose and buy products, providing an enjoyable shopping experience for users.
Additionally, the 49 inch vending machine with intelligent advertising management system, besides displaying banners and promotion videos about their products, machine operators can also let businesses and other brands rent advertising positions right on the machine to earn passive income. Just by being installed in the ideal location, this machine model is a great outdoor advertising solution (OOH) that optimizes the ability to promote the corporate’s image effectively.
Smart vending machines equipped with management software
In addition to vending machines equipped with touch screens, there are also touch screen vending machines equipped with central data management software such as Dropfoods vending machines.
This software will make it possible for machine operators to track sales, inventory, technical problems, predict maintenance as well as easily export reports and charts, all through a single data management system without having to go directly to the machine installation site, saving time and effort in operation. This software can also be adjusted to suit the business purposes, management and operation needs of each investor with different business models.
Additionally, the Dropfoods smart vending machines are also equipped with extensive features such as buying phone cards or phone top-up right on the machine and an enjoyable shopping experience with the Dropfoods application.
Through this article, entrepreneurs have had a broader view of popular vending machine models in Vietnam. Depending on the business purpose, investors can choose the model with the features that suit their needs.