PickNotes for operators
Short, sourced answers to the questions vending and smart-fridge operators actually ask. No marketing.
Courier pickup locker or fridge: no staff, no tablet
Follow a courier’s collection from a locked fridge: find the machine, enter the order code, take the listed items and handle pickup problems.
MDB 4.3 remote vend: what changes from MDB 4.2
Understand MDB credit-based pickup and remote product selection, then check your machine’s controller, firmware and telemetry support.
Smart fridge vs vending machine vs micro market: online orders
Compare smart fridges, vending machines and micro markets on item stock, courier access, product range and shrinkage before taking online orders.
Unattended retail in Europe 2026: the numbers operators should know
How many vending machines Europe has, which countries lead, how fast smart fridges are growing, and what none of those machines can do yet. Sourced figures only.
Vending machine night sales: reach beyond office hours
Why office machines go quiet at night, what lighting and relocation can change, and when delivery apps can reach buyers beyond the lobby.
Vending machine sales down? 7 fixes to test on your route
Vending sales falling? Check placement, product mix, pricing, cashless payments, restocking and Google Maps before testing delivery apps.
Wolt commission: published delivery app fees in 2026
Compare published delivery app fees by market, calculate commission on a snack, and check what remains for an existing machine after costs.