Vending

USA Technologies introduces Seed Cashless+ for vending

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March 9, 2021

USA Technologies Inc., a software and payments company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, has introduced Seed Cashless+, offering insights for scheduling, pre-kitting, merchandising and real-time alerts, along with a streamlined user interface for efficiency and ease of use, according to a press release.

Seed Cashless+ utilizes telemetry connected directly to the credit card readers on the operator's machines to collect, transmit and analyze necessary sales and product-level data directly into their online platform.

For the first time, Seed Cashless+ users can take advantage of Seed Mobile, USAT's iOS app that integrates with the browser-based platform of Seed Cashless+. Operators can now track which machines they scheduled for the day, take on-site inventory and add notes about individual machines to review back in the office. Seed Mobile automatically updates the data via cellular or Wi-Fi connection at the end of the day and eliminates the need for drivers to carry pen and paper in the field.

Features include:

• QuickPicks: Uses machine sales data to enable operators to prioritize visits to machines that are running low, and just bring the necessary product to restock them.
• Real-time alerts: Proactive maintenance alerts that inform operators of machine malfunctions, loss of connectivity or low inventory.
• Seed mobile: An iOS app that allows drivers to review all the machines selected for their daily route and inventory machines that need to be serviced.

The cost for new customers is $3 per device, per month. Current Cashless+ customers can upgrade to Seed Cashless+ with Seed Mobile for an extra $1 per machine per month.

"Being able to do our daily tasks quickly and accurately is becoming more and more important to successfully operating small businesses like ours. We are realizing that in order to continue growing our business we need a solution that goes beyond pen and paper, and excel spreadsheets," Ricky Tenney, owner of A.R.T Vending, a Louisiana operator, said in the release. "We can now address issues in the field more quickly and effectively, which in turn streamlines how we run the business, which then helps drive sales."