'Apex Anywhere' is a Vending Machine That Produces Custom Coffee Orders
Katherine Pendrill — June 16, 2015 — Tech
References: apexsupplychain & psfk
While many restaurants will let you place your order ahead of time, Apex AnyWhere makes it easier for customers to pick up custom orders anytime with its ingenious temperature-regulated coffee coolers. Designed to help streamline the pick-up process, Apex AnyWhere eliminates the hassle of confusing lines and complex payment systems.
The service works by allowing users to place a custom coffee order and then pay for the purchase directly from their mobile phone. The app will then unlock a designated coffee cooler at a specific pick-up time. To achieve this service, Apex AnyWhere uses cloud-based technology, which is then integrated with the mobile app and restaurants’ existing inventory systems. The result is an on-demand service that provides users with an easy way of purchasing freshly made food and drinks.
The system is currently in a prototype phase, however similar vending machine systems are already popular in places such as the Netherlands. Apex AnyWhere would help to improve existing pick-up systems by adding a unique level of customization to the take-out experience.
The service works by allowing users to place a custom coffee order and then pay for the purchase directly from their mobile phone. The app will then unlock a designated coffee cooler at a specific pick-up time. To achieve this service, Apex AnyWhere uses cloud-based technology, which is then integrated with the mobile app and restaurants’ existing inventory systems. The result is an on-demand service that provides users with an easy way of purchasing freshly made food and drinks.
The system is currently in a prototype phase, however similar vending machine systems are already popular in places such as the Netherlands. Apex AnyWhere would help to improve existing pick-up systems by adding a unique level of customization to the take-out experience.
Trend Themes
1. Temperature-regulated Vending Machines - Opportunity to develop a line of temperature-regulated vending machines for a variety of food and drink products.
2. Mobile Payment Integration with Inventory Systems - Opportunity to create a mobile app that integrates with existing inventory systems for seamless ordering and payment processes.
3. On-demand Food and Drink Services - Opportunity to develop on-demand food and drink services for restaurants and other food-related businesses.
Industry Implications
1. Vending Machine Industry - Opportunity for the vending machine industry to expand its offerings to include temperature-regulated machines.
2. Mobile Payment Industry - Opportunity for the mobile payment industry to provide integrated payment solutions for food and drink establishments.
3. Restaurant Industry - Opportunity for restaurants to improve their pick-up services by implementing on-demand ordering and payment processes.
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