CORONA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc. (OTC
Markets: AVTC) (www.autoretail.com), a leader in automated
retailing systems and custom vending machines, commented on the
many industries that are embracing the rapidly growing self-service
industry.
"Self-service technology, kiosks especially, may be changing the
way we access health care," Kiosk Marketplace reported.
In an August report on pharmacy automation, the industry was
valued at $4.7 billion globally, and
is expected to reach $7.8 billion by
2018, Pharmacy Times reported.
The largest share of that value comes from automated medicine
dispensing systems — kiosks that track and supply medication
and are designed to eliminate human error in the
workplace.
"Among the latest systems in medicine dispensing are the
marijuana dispensary kiosks gaining traction across the country as
laws change in favor of medicinal or recreational cannabis," Kiosk
Marketplace reported. "One such kiosk solution comes from Medbox, a
provider of technology to marijuana dispensaries across the
nation." AVT is the exclusive manufacturer of Medbox systems.
It is not just healthcare that is embracing self-service
technology. Industries in virtually every sector are realizing the
benefits of "Automated Retailing."
McDonald's is another example. The world's largest
fast-food chain has installed self-service kiosks with touch-screen
terminals in Europe to allow
customers to order and pay electronically.
Mark Fabes, Director of IT at
McDonald's Restaurants, said his main challenge is keeping up with
consumer expectations. "Our customers have technology at their
fingertips and expect to engage with our business using
technology," he told Computer Weekly.
McDonald's says the kiosks will make its restaurants more
convenient and efficient, and is expected to spread across the U.S.
soon, according to MSN Money.
Fabes said the McDonald's board is incredibly supportive of
investment in technology. This support comes from explaining in
business terms what the technology will bring to the company. "It's
more than enablement, it's business growth."
AVT is at the forefront of implementing new technologies into
kiosks, to deliver an optimum customer experience. "Automated
Retailing is an ideal solution for many situations," commented
Shannon Illingworth, Founder and
Chairman of AVT, Inc. "The customer prefers the automated
experience, and businesses save time and money," he stated. "It's a
win-win."
For more information on AVT, call (877) 424-3663, or visit:
www.autoretail.com.
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