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A new defi nition of vending
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What skills will defi ne
APRIL 2012 VOL UME 5 4, NUMB ER 3
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DE P A RTM E NT S 4 ▶
The Way I See It
By Elliot Maras, Editor
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Smart vending: A progressive operator explains what it means and what operators must do to make it happen.
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Vending MarketWatch News
In My Opinion
OCS Update National Coffee Association identifies the
tomorrow's vending leaders? As new tools make automatic merchandising more professional, operators will need to be grounded in more management skills than they have in the past.
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candy and snacks? Operators are offering fewer large size candy and snacks in their machines due to the price sensitivity of consumers.
2012 OneShow promises rich
education sessions The NAMA OneShow offers attendees a chance to experience entertaining performances while learning about vending innovations and
business management strategies.
consumption habits of a fast growing demographic segment of U.S. population
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