The Cost of a Vending Refill Visit: Follow the Whole Route
Trace a representative visit
Replenishment begins before the cabinet opens. Product picking, vehicle loading, travel, parking and reconciliation can all require resources. Record the complete sequence and identify who performs each task. Measure a representative visit rather than borrowing another operator’s route time.
Relate frequency to the assortment
A larger machine does not automatically reduce visits if a popular selection empties quickly or product life requires rotation. Review the loading arrangement, actual demand and access schedule together. A capacity figure alone cannot establish the required workload.
Explain shared costs
For a route serving multiple locations, state how preparation and travel are allocated. Use the same allocation method when comparing sites. An allocated amount is not necessarily an avoidable expense: removing one stop may leave most travel or labor commitments unchanged. Keep that distinction visible in a relocation or closure decision.
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