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Understanding shipping services

Lift gate Pickup and Delivery
If you don’t have a dock, you may need to schedule a lift gate to load your freight shipment onto the truck. If the freight receiver doesn’t have a dock, a lift gate will be necessary to unload the shipment. Schedule lift gate pickup and delivery when getting a quote to avoid delays and additional charges.

Inside Pickup and Delivery
If your freight needs to be picked up or delivered to the inside of a business or commercial location rather than a receiving area, there may be an additional charge.

Residential/ Non-commercial
If you are picking up or delivering a shipment to a residential area, most carriers charge an extra fee. Depending on the carrier, fees may be applied to residential homes, farms, ranches, or businesses located within a residential area.

Reweigh and Inspection Fees
Carriers routinely inspect shipments to ensure the proper weight and class information is listed on the BOL. If the weight increases and/or class of your shipment is incorrectly listed on the BOL, the carrier will make the correction and weight and inspection fees will be assessed in addition to any extra shipping charges.

Limited Access
Freight pickups or deliveries to locations that have limited or secured access such as prisons, schools, churches, airports and construction areas will require an additional fee.

In addition, some fees are incurred when your shipping plans or schedule changes. Ensure that your shipments are ready for pickup and delivery as scheduled and you can avoid or reduce these common penalty charges.

Re delivery
If nobody is available to accept a delivery, or if the delivery is changed to a new location, a re delivery fee will be applied.

Vehicle Not Used
If your shipment is not ready when the driver arrives for a scheduled pickup, you will be charged a fee. Avoid this fee by canceling or rescheduling pickups before the driver is deployed.

ALL KINDS OF VENDING MACHINES

(CNN)
From diapers to needles to bike helmets, vending machines have been rebuilt to go beyond breath mints and cold soda.

These automated dispensers have come a long way since their invention in the early 1800s. Although snacks and drinks remain the most common items you’ll find being dispensed, some are focusing on health, safety, and medical items.

Here are a few you’ll find around the world.

Baby essentials, Long Island, New York

Even the most well-organized parents can’t plan for everything. WeGoBabies founder Vanessa Carrington found that out the hard way when her family got stuck in an airport and ran out of supplies.

Now, with a few taps on the LED screen and a credit card swipe, users of the machine she created can unlock access to items as small as a packet of baby formula or as big as a travel booster seat, all available 24/7. The first machine is scheduled to open in May at the Broadway Mall in Long Island, New York.

The creators of the high-tech machine hope to save parents some time by replacing off a frantic trip to a convenience store with a visit to a vending machine stocked with the essentials — before a baby meltdown.

Nursing supplies, Baltimore

For breastfeeding mothers, returning to work often means toting around a breast pump. The devices require tubes, valves, storage containers and a number of small pieces that can easily be forgotten.

A machine at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore aims to support these breastfeeding moms. Vending machines in the employee lactation room sell nursing pump accessories, storage bottles, breast pads, nipple cream and other supplies.

Cycling helmets, Melbourne, Australia

Whether for exercise or sightseeing, locals and tourists alike populate Aussie roads, but local law requires that all cyclists keep their craniums covered.

If you find yourself wanting to take a spin near Southern Cross Station in Melbourne but forget your gear, just look for the vending machine run by the local bike share. For $5, you can select your helmet size and get a new blue helmet.

Prescription medications, various locations

If you don’t want to run to the store or you just can’t make it to the pharmacy during business hours, InstyMeds machines might have you covered.

Although the machine does not support refrigerated medications, virtually any other prescription can be distributed. As it’s accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the creators of the 1,500-pound secure automated pharmacy hope to provide a private and convenient option for patients to receive their medications.

After leaving a health care provider, consumers can use an identification number to receive their medication. The machine is linked to a secure electronic health database and monitored around the clock. The machines are in more than 200 locations in the US and abroad, including college campuses, emergency rooms, doctors offices, corporate and student wellness centers.

Condoms, tampons and more, University of California, Davis

On campus at the University of California, Davis, Activities and Recreation Center, students can find a vending machine that dispenses items such as condoms, tampons, pregnancy tests, Advil and the morning-after pill, or Plan B. It’s called the “Wellness To Go” Machine.

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The machine’s debut came after students spent two years working with staff at the university’s student health and counseling center to make sexual health products readily available. Items are accessible whenever the building is open, from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. The vending machine offers an additional option for supplies such as contraception, which are also available at the student health center.

Needle exchanges, Las Vegas

Harm-reduction advocates have turned to vending machines to make clean supplies readily available for people who use injectable drugs.

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Needle exchanges are not aimed at reducing the number of users, but advocates hope that providing clean needles will reduce the spread of diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis C, that can be contracted when people share needles.

At the Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada, clean needle kits including syringes, alcohol swabs, a tourniquet and a disposal container for used syringes are offered free of charge. The machine is in a drug treatment center, and those who wish to have access must first register with Trac-B Exchange to sign up. The process does not involve any notification of law enforcement or a requirement to enter treatment.

First-aid supplies, coming to theme parks

The machines are still in development, but soon, visitors to some Six Flags theme parks won’t have to look far for first-aid supplies after an accident. RecMed, a vending machine company started by middle-school student Taylor Rosenthal, will offer consumers a quick option.

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Users can buy prepackaged first-aid kits for dealing with issues such as sunburns, cuts, blisters and bee stings, ranging in price from $5.99 to $15.95. Individual supplies like bandages, rubber gloves, hydrocortisone wipes and gauze pads are also for sale from $6 to $20.

Toilet paper, Mexico

In Mexico and many other countries, individually wrapped toilet paper rolls can be purchased at over 6,000 vending machine locations. Prices at the Mexican machines range from 20 to 100 pesos, or about $1 to $5.

Around the world, these machines, such as the Teggra dispenser, are popular enough that some ad agencies have put clients’ information on roll packaging. These two-ply tellers can be found at gas stations, bus terminals and shopping malls to help on those occasions when the stalls aren’t stocked.

CNN’s Alvaro Pichardo contributed to this report.

2017 NAMA SHOW INFO

FAQs for Attendees

What does “NAMA” stand for?

NAMA stands for the National Automatic Merchandising Association.

What does NAMA do?

NAMA is the national trade association of the food and refreshment vending, coffee service and foodservice management industries, including on-site, commissary, catering and micro markets. Our membership is comprised of service companies, equipment manufacturers and suppliers of products and services to operating service companies.

Where and when is the OneShow?

The 2017 NAMA OneShow will take place April 19-21, 2017 at The Venetian, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109.

Is there a membership to your association and how much is it?

Yes, there are different categories of membership. Learn more about NAMA membership or contact NAMA Membership at 888-337-8363 or members@namanow.org.

Do you have to be a member or meet any criteria to attend the OneShow?

You do not need to be a member of NAMA to attend the OneShow, although pricing is considerably lower for members. Anyone involved in the coffee service, micro market and vending industries are welcome to attend the OneShow.

How much does it cost to attend the OneShow?

There are different price levels. Visit the registration page for pricing information.

Is the registration fee the same for my spouse?

Yes, the pricing will be the same for spouses as it is for the member/non-member attendee.

Can children attend?

Yes, children are welcome on the show floor. Children under the age of 18 can attend the OneShow free of charge. Please note: Strollers are not allowed on the show floor.

Does my personal care assistant have to pay for a registration badge?

No, if you have a disability and require a personal care assistant they will receive a complimentary visitor badge when you register together.

Can students attend the OneShow?

Yes, we welcome all hospitality students to the OneShow. Just show your student I.D. at registration, and you may attend free of charge.

Are educational sessions included in my registration fee?

All of our exciting keynote speakers and many other educational programs are included, unless otherwise noted.

What is the attire?

The recommended attire is business or business-casual

When should you buy USED Vending Machines

The vending machine business offers entrepreneurs the option to choose between new and used machines. While there are obvious advantages of new machines (including appearance and access to the latest features), there are situations when used models offer a reasonable compromise. Here are times when used vending machines for sale make sense.

Cash Flow Shortages

Whether you are just beginning your vending business or have several machines in operation, every entrepreneur will face cash shortages in the course of a career. Used vending machines give you the opportunity to earn more from sales without having to invest in a brand-new machine. Before committing to a used model, do the research to make sure it is right for the location.

Maintaining Independence

If you are forced to bring in a partner to pay for a new vending machine, you are relinquishing some of your independence as a business owner. Some entrepreneurs dislike this arrangement because it limits your earning potential in the long run. Choosing used vending machines allows you to maintain complete control of the business.

Learning the Trade

Another reason used vending machines are attractive is how it allows you to learn the business with a smaller investment. Depending on the condition and model, an entrepreneur may be able to pay 25-40% less for a used machine than you would buying new. Though a new machine may appeal to more consumers, the opportunity to learn the business offers added value especially for new buyers.

Less Risk

When you have several businesses going at once, you’ll want to keep the risk minimal in the vending industry. Used vending machines allow you to enter the arena with less risk than you would with a new machine. If you want to resell your machine later, you can offer it at a price that allows you to recoup some of the investment.

Healthy Vending Trending for the Future

Healthy vending is the wave of the future. If you have been dragging your feet with opening a healthy vending business, here is some information to get you excited to jump on the bandwagon!

Several states have legislation in the works to mandate more healthy options in vending machines, thus making vendors feel pushed to ‘go healthy’. According to the Public Health Law Center website, “experience is showing that healthy vending initiatives can actually result in increased sales, especially when pricing, placement, and other marketing strategies are used to encourage healthier purchases.” You really can be successful selling healthier options in your vending machines!

Legislators and vendors need to “focus on the common ground as much as possible — both supporters of healthy vending movements and vendors recognize that if the products do not sell, the policy will not be successful. Nutritional standards for vending machines should be evidence-based, but also should take into account what vendors are doing already, and what products are actually available in the region. The implementation plan should factor in adequate time for vendors to transition their products and acclimate customers to the changes. Marketing strategies that encourage people to purchase healthier options, including pricing, product placement, and promotional materials, should be included in policies and guidelines. Vendors should be supported through communications and outreach activities.”

Vendors are coming to understand that market forces are changing. New studies and market research continue to emerge showing that consumers increasingly want healthy food and beverages. The evidence is showing that healthy vending efforts, with planning can be just as profitable and successful — if not more — as the increasingly outdated business model based on junk food offerings.

A recent study of the Chicago Parks District’s healthier vending policy (which requires 100% of products to meet modest nutrition standards) found that the overall average monthly sales per machine increased by over 400% (from $84 to $371) during the first contract year, and that 98% of patrons surveyed stated they would buy snacks again.

Healthier options for vending machines

Consumer Attitudes

The International Food Information Council (a food industry trade group), conducts annual surveys on consumer attitudes about food and reports on trends. Its 2014 consumer survey found that the importance of healthfulness (which has long been one of the top three factors that influence food purchasing decisions) has increased significantly, with 71% of consumers now reporting that they are influenced by healthfulness when buying food and beverages — up 15% from 2011. In contrast, taste and price (the number one and two factors) have remained relatively unchanged at 90% and 73%, respectively.

The 2016 consumer survey found that healthfulness continues to drive consumer’s choices. Many Americans are making an effort to choose more healthful options. More than three-quarters (76%) of Americans report making small changes to achieve an overall healthier diet. Eight-in-ten (81%) have made an effort to eat more fruits and vegetables, with three-in ten having made this change in the past year. Similarly, most are trying to cut calories by drinking water or low and no-calorie beverages (76%), eating more foods with whole grains (65%), cutting back on foods higher in added sugars (70%), and consuming smaller portions (66%). In fact, the average American is doing at least six of ten healthful eating behaviors. Women, college graduates, those with higher income, and those in better health were more likely to report engaging in the healthy eating behaviors.

When probed about their motivations for adopting healthy eating behaviors, most Americans say that they made the changes either to lose weight (63%) or to protect their long term health (62%).

These are some huge numbers. People, (potential customers) would rather purchase healthy options to support their long term health!! With the data and legislation momentum, healthy vending is only showing signs of growing into a large and profitable market.

We Can Help You!

At Piranha, we have plenty of options for anyone looking to get their foot in the door of the healthy vending business trend. We offer resources for vending placement, technical support and even training in our warehouse here in Michigan. We’d love to see you succeed with one (or several) of our healthy vending machines.