In the 52nd episode of IoT Podcast: Over the Air, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, is joined by Arne Saupe, VP of Technology at Farmer’s Fridge. They discuss the future of food vending machines, the role of technology in their evolution, and their potential to enhance the customer experience.

Arne highlights the need to balance technology and customer expectations and align technological advancements with customers' needs and preferences. Additionally, he mentions the value added by leveraging data-driven innovation to optimize processes and drive sales.

Arne has over 25 years of experience as a leader and an engineer working in a wide variety of industries including Commodities, Retail and Insurance. He is passionate about removing the technical barriers and giving the business freedom to thrive. He has learned how to strike the balance between delivering solutions that scale without over engineering the solutions and maintaining the company’s ability to pivot.

They cover:

👉 [01:54] Background of Farmer’s Fridge

👉 [03:14] Leveraging tech to enhance a food company

👉 [05:00] Interesting challenges in the industry

👉 [07:19] Food traffic questions in airports and reducing friction for frequent users

👉 [09:13] Ensuring security compliance for a frictionless vending machine experience

👉 [11:09] Leveraging automation to check employee shortages 

👉 [13:16] The disadvantage of excessive tip requirement

👉 [15:51] Food vending machines: technical challenges and approaches

👉 [20:05] Dealing with the Department of Health

👉 [22:06] What is next for Farmer’s Fridge? 

 

If you’re interested in the potential of IoT-powered vending machines for fresh food distribution, tune into the 52nd episode of IoT Podcast: Over the Air.

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👉Website: http://www.farmersfridge.com

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