Blog - Intelligent Vending | Intelligent Wholesale Blog - Part 2

Always safety first at Intelligent Wholesale!

A very exciting, very safety conscious area of our website has been developed to give you guys the very best access to safety equipment or Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as it is known in the field.

PPE is an essential requirement for many companies, and is an important component of industrial vending as it provides staff with safety equipment to reduce the risk of occupational injury or harm.

Controlling the use of PPE within an industrial environment can prove to be a challenging task for companies. On the one hand, the potentially high volumes of kit required to meet the needs of a large workforce provide significant incentive to employers to manage stock as efficiently as possible, including reducing wastage. On the other, it is essential that employers do not expose their staff to unnecessary risk or deny access to equipment that provides employees the necessary protection for their day to day working environment.

The level of health and safety regulation covering such responsibilities means that in a typical workplace most companies ‘play safe’ by providing open and unsupervised access to items routinely used on the shop floor, e.g. gloves, goggles, ear protection etc. However, such arrangements create precisely the conditions where excessive usage is likely to occur.

The introduction of a PPE management system using vending equipment and sophisticated control software offers a cost effective and reliable solution to this problem; especially if the level of wastage is high and items needed for a particular work setting are expensive. Intelligent Vending offer a range of PPE vending machines, from retail only to standalone to fully integrated PPE management systems which can dramatically reduce or fully eliminate routine waste, while providing a detailed audit trail linked to individual users, including a full usage history.  This means that every transaction with the machine is tracked 24/7 and reports can either by pre-scheduled or accessed manually on the fly.

For entry level PPE solutions we can provide hardware from our standard Intelligent Wholesale catalogue.  However, standard machines offer a limited functionality, so most clients would opt for our advanced fully PC controlled Intelligent Vending machines (Juno™ 8 inch touch or SiriuS™ 46 inch touch) which are packed full of features and capabilities. We also supply MRiYA™ electronic cabinets that can be slaved and controlled from Juno™ and SiriuS™ machines.  These are perfect for larger items not suited for physical dispense from Juno™ or SiriuS™ solutions. They also offer the potential for items to be loaned and returned.

Our rapid development platform also promotes comprehensive and coherent integration with client preferred hardware, software or peripherals and creates new ‘tailored’ solutions with significantly reduced R&D costs and in reduced timescales. The benefits to choosing our control platform are vast; the platform is a fully Internet of Things (IoT) based solution, providing two-way communication 24/7 in real time between our Juno™ or SiriuS™ machines and our VendHive™ cloud. This enables live transaction reporting and control of a wide variety of machine functions and settings, clients are provided with detailed logging in real time for immediate identification and diagnosis of faults, any software issues are usually rectifiable remotely and for mechanical issues, an engineer would be alerted to the nature of any mechanical fault before leaving base, avoiding the need for re-visits and saving time and money.

The intelligence of our PC controlled PPE solutions reduce downtime, as many issues that would cause out of order scenarios can be adapted to automatically. Our system can also identify under-usage of equipment as well as potential overuse, a further element of support to employers who need to be made aware if workers are not taking advantage of measures in place to ensure their own safety. Touch screens coming as standard on Juno™ and SiriuS™ also enables the display of detailed product information and videos. This could easily be adapted to include showing staff how equipment should be used, whilst providing an efficient audit trail to show the information has been viewed through user confirmation, this feature is also applicable to any new H&S procedures; thereby providing evidence for employers that they are meeting their responsibilities.

Our user interfaces are intuitive and easy to use, both by the users requiring access to items and staff responsible for day to day management of the equipment and even the ‘standard’ generic interfaces offer a high degree of customisation, while for more demanding or sophisticated applications we can supply a fully bespoke solution. This includes a user journey that is tailored to our clients’ specific requirements, displaying all information as appropriate for their organisation. The potential is huge and the list goes on! If PPE is something you need managing effectively in your business, there is only one intelligent choice!

Posted in: Customised Vending, Health and Safety, Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Vending Ltd, Intelligent Wholesale, Juno, PPE and Industrial Vending, SiriuS
Tags: Health and Safety, Industrial Vending, Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Wholesale, Juno, Personal Protection Equipment, ppe, Safety Equipment, SiriuS

Make a difference with vending

‘Recycling’ vending machines are on the rise in our supermarkets. Since the end of last year, more and more machines have appeared in our stores and they usually offer a cash-coupon incentive to use towards the cost of your bill. These machines are well within the scope of Intelligent Vending’s technology and we are surprised that, so far, no one had approached us to make one! Reducing, reusing and recycling is so important to our planet; it is brilliant to see people and corporations joining together to continually raise the level of awareness for this. Intelligent Vending want to show our pride and approval of the efforts being made, particularly through vending, to change our world…in more ways than one!

Posted in: Health and Hygiene, Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Wholesale, Public Vending
Tags: Health and Hygiene, Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Wholesale, Public Vending, Recycling Cans, Recycling Plastic, Reducing Plastic Waste

90 years in 2 days

In 2 days it is here. The 90 year anniversary celebrations begin. Make sure you don’t miss it! The AVA is hosting this wonderful event; what a fantastic way to start the weekend early. Charity vend prize draw, food of the world, the latest in wine and champagne vending, not to mention the fantastic people that help make it an event to remember! Two more sleeps!

Posted in: AVA, Coffee Machine Vending, Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Vending Ltd, Intelligent Wholesale, Next Generation Vending Machines, Product Help & Advice, Product News, Public Vending, Vending History, Vending Machine News
Tags: Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Wholesale, The AVA, Vending History, Vending Machine News

90 years of the AVA

Less than 2 weeks to go until the live AVA show. The Automatic Vending Association are celebrating 90 years this year and the event is bound to be super. There are a range of activities over 2 days with opportunities to join in debates, participate in free workshops, meet and network with industry leaders, suppliers and customers. The show is accessible for members and non-members and everyone we know is very excited about it. Let’s rock on for another 90 years.

Posted in: AVA, Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Wholesale, Next Generation Vending Machines, Vending Help & Advice, Vending History, Vending Machine News
Tags: AVA, Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Wholesale, Next Generation Vending, Vending Help and Advice, Vending History, Vending Machine News

Keep the fizz

Maintaining water coolers so they continue to function at their optimum level is vital for all. Borg & Overstrom have some wonderful accessories and refills available to keep your water cooler performing to the max. The C02 Sparkling refill E290 (box of 4) for use with all Borg & Overstrom sparkling water systems creates that sought after deep refreshing sparkle. This product works in partnership with the C02 Regulator with Gauge, also by Borg & Overstrom, this helps configure the perfect sparkling saturation depending on your needs. With these two products in your arsenal you are bound to have an effervescent summer ahead of you.

Posted in: Borg & Overström, Health and Hygiene, Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Wholesale, Watercoolers
Tags: Borg & Overström, C02 Regulator Gauge, C02 Sparkling Refill, Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Wholesale, Water Cooler Accessories, water coolers

Board with Intelligent Wholesale? Never!

Intelligent Wholesale has a rare treat of some, never-before used control boards compatible with SandenVendo machines! They can be quickly reset to factory default settings and reprogrammed via a USB key. Here at Intelligent Wholesale we are very excited about having this cool piece of kit available, but we are sure we won’t have them for long now that the world knows about it! To see a list of machines they are compatible with follow our helpful little link above.

Posted in: Customised Vending, Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Wholesale
Tags: Circuit Boards, customised vending, Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Wholesale, vending machines

On a Roll

The Lunar Mini Jumbo Toilet Roll Dispenser is a popular choice for many clients. The front opening provides easy access and has a lock or added security. With a Stainless steel back plate and made from 304 Stainless steel it isn’t hard to see why this product appeals to so many. It even comes with a screw kit as standard.

Posted in: Intelligent Vending, Lunar, Washroom Accessories, washroom vending
Tags: Lunar, Lunar Mini Jumbo Toilet Roll Dispenser, Stainless Steel, Washroom Accessories, washroom vending

Vend a penny

The S2 Multi-Vend is a classic within the hygiene vending sector. With 9 product choices it lends itself to several different configurations in the washroom, even for vending nappies!

It is easily wall mounted and can even be customised with company logos. This ideal smart electronic vending system with easy price, coin, and stock change makes it the perfect product for clients on the go when they nip to spend a quick penny.

Posted in: Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Vending Ltd, Product Help & Advice, Public Vending, Sexual Health Vending, Vending Help & Advice, Vending History
Tags: condom safety, condom vending machines, condoms, nappy vending, sanitary vending, washroom vending

Intelligent Wholesale has arrived

Intelligent Wholesale is finally here. This is the business-to-business ecommerce trading division of Intelligent Vending. Our fantastic new homepage clearly showcases the most popular categories making it easy to navigate and operate. The highlighted deals are easily accessible as you scroll down the page and be sure not to miss out on our regular informative and inciteful blogs. At Intelligent Vending we believe our website to be an ever growing, ever evolving, living, breathing catalogue of choice.  With this in mind an exciting addition to the website is on the horizon. It will be accessible on the website through our technology centre. This is where we showcase our in-house designed, next generation of automated retail.  We will be soon be presenting more of our latest technology with traditional high-quality engineering…. but that’s all for now… Better watch this space

Posted in: Air Freshener, Air Steriliser, Change Machine and Token Dispensing, Customised Vending, Flavia ®, Fly Killers, Hand Dryer, Hospitality and Leisure sectors, Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Vending Ltd, Juno, Kenco, Magnum, Next Generation Vending Machines, Product and consumables, Product Help & Advice, Product News, Recycling Vending Machines, Sexual Health Vending, SiriuS, Valera, VendHive, VendHook, Vending Help & Advice, Vending Machine News, VendMesh, Washroom Accessories, washroom vending, Watercoolers
Tags: automated dispense machines, blog articles, Borg & Overström, change machines, Coin and Token Dispensing Machines, Commercial Washroom, flavia, Fly Killers, Hand Dryers, Hospitality and Leisure, Ingredients and Consumables, Intelligent Vending Ltd, Intelligent Wholesale, IT Peripherals, kenco, Magnum, next generation vending machines, Payment and Telemetry Solutions, ppe, Salon, Solis, Swiss Hair Dryers, Unattended IoT Solutions, Unicorn Hygienics, valera, washroom vending, Water Cooler

Bundle of Laundry

What an absolutely perfect package for clients in the launderette and hospitality sector. The S2 launderette vending machine starter kit is ready to be fitted to the wall straight out of the box with little to no fuss.  It includes 100 snuggle softener vend packs and an astounding 200 surf detergent vend packs. Product prices can be set and adjusted according to your specific requirement. This smart electronic vending system features configurable shelves, has no mains wiring and amongst other things can be customised with company logos. With a product like this on your side, you are really going to clean up.

Posted in: Intelligent Vending, Intelligent Vending Ltd, Product Help & Advice, Uncategorised, Vending Help & Advice, Vending Machine News
Tags: Intelligent Vending, Product Help & Advice, Product News, Public Vending, Vending Help & Advice, Vending Machine News, Vending Service