Smart Locker Vending Machine for Fresh Bread in Poland

A local bakery chain in Poland sought to expand its reach by offering fresh bread outside traditional store hours. They aimed to provide customers with a convenient and modern shopping experience while maintaining product freshness and safety. The bakery collaborated with us to deploy a Smart Locker Vending Machine at a popular outdoor location in the city center.

We provided a customized smart locker vending machine equipped with a 21.5-inch touchscreen interface and protected by a specially designed weatherproof house. This housing ensures the machine operates efficiently even in Poland’s challenging weather conditions, reducing maintenance costs by preventing rust and wear from rain and wind.

Key Features Delivered:

1. Customizable Locker Sizes and Quantities

• Tailored to fit various types of bread and pastries.
• Double-glazed automatic doors to minimize energy loss and maintain optimal freshness.

2. Intelligent Shopping Cart

• Customers can view detailed information for each product, including ingredients, origin, and nutritional values.
• Enhances the shopping experience by helping customers make informed choices.

3. Smart Operating System

• Remote management of product prices, discounts, and advertising content.
• Real-time inventory and shelf-life tracking to prevent stockouts and ensure food safety.
• Automated discounting for near-expiry products, boosting sales while minimizing waste.
• Real-time reporting on sales performance and electricity usage, optimizing operations and reducing costs.

4. User-Friendly Management

• Operators can control the entire system using a smartphone or PC.
• Ability to monitor and adjust the machine's business hours remotely.

Within the first three months of deployment, the bakery experienced a 25% increase in sales, with nearly half of those sales occurring outside of regular store hours. The system’s ability to track product shelf life and automatically discount near-expiry items reduced food waste by 30%. The real-time inventory feature ensured that the locker was always stocked with fresh products, which boosted customer satisfaction and repeat purchases.

The protective housing and smart design minimized maintenance and electricity costs. Additionally, the vending machine’s ability to display advertisements and product details enhanced brand visibility, helping the bakery attract new customers.

The smart locker vending machine became a valuable extension of the bakery’s business, offering a low-investment, high-return solution for expanding its market presence. The bakery plans to install additional machines in other strategic locations to further grow its business.