# Heated Pick-Up Stations The AXCESS 2000.H Pick-Up Station Supports Self-Serve In-Store Pick-Ups By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-up-station References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190226005752/en) & [apexsupplychain](https://www.apexsupplychain.com/Foodservice) Thanks to mobile apps, the way consumers are ordering and picking up their meals is changing—and [Apex Supply Chain Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-lockers-1)' AXCESS 2000.H Pick-Up Station helps to address some of the common issues that arise when customers come to retrive their order in-store. The solution takes inspiration from the way many other retailers allow consumers to buy online and pick-up their purchase securely from a physical location. As the industry’s first heated, [self-serve order pick-up station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-pick-and-go), this innovation from Apex was recognized with a 2019 Kitchen Innovations Award from the [National Restaurant Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exterior-smart-food-locker). According to Apex CEO and founder Kent Savage, "The heated pick-up station takes the customer experience to the next level, while addressing in-store operational issues. The KI Award helps fuel this dual focus as Apex continues to address industry needs with self-serve automation technology." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mobile App Ordering:** The rise of mobile apps for ordering and pick-up is changing the way consumers interact with businesses. - **Self-serve Pick-up:** The AXCESS 2000.H Pick-Up Station exemplifies the trend of self-serve pick-up solutions, enhancing convenience for customers. - **Heated Pick-up Stations:** Apex Supply Chain Technologies' innovative heated pick-up station disrupts the traditional in-store pick-up experience, improving customer satisfaction and addressing operational issues. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** The restaurant industry can benefit from implementing mobile app ordering and self-serve pick-up solutions. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can explore the opportunity to enhance customer experience and streamline operations through implementing self-serve pick-up stations. - **Supply Chain Automation Industry:** The supply chain automation industry can tap into the demand for innovative pick-up solutions like heated pick-up stations, offering transformative technology to businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Food Lockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exterior-smart-food-locker.md) - [Self-Serve Automated Food Lockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-lockers-1.md) - [AI-Powered Pickup Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickpad.md) - [Order-Fulfilling Smart Lockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-order-pickup-solutions.md) - [Temperature-Controlled Food Lockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-locker.md) - [Retail Food Preparation Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-eat-2.md) - [Dual-Temperature Retail Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexeserve-zone-xtra.md) - [Efficient QSR Ordering Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-ordering-services.md) - [Drive-Thru Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-grocery-pickup.md)