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be tolerated by the customer for so
long. In fact, my favorite stores are
ridiculously overpriced, like Gelson's
and Bristol Farms, but they have
those certain products - tuna salad,
wild caught salmon, lemon bars -
that just keep reeling me back in.
About the author
VendingMarketWatch.com contributing editor and industry consultant
Bob Tullio is a content specialist who advises operators in the
convenience services industry on how to build a successful business
from the ground up and advises suppliers on how to successfully
connect with operators. Tullio's YouTube channel, b2b Perspective,
is designed to " elevate your business in two minutes. " Visit
www.tulliob2b.com or email bob@tulliob2b.com.
* Service - How can you beat the
service that allows you to walk in
and walk out without having to
check out? It's good, but convenience
is not good enough. In a recent
Automatic Merchandiser Vending &
OCS Nation podcast, operator Barry
Rosenberg compared the recipe for
business success to baking a cake.
" It's not all sugar, it's not all flour, it's
not all eggs - it has to be a variety of
ingredients in all right proportions. "
The fact that it takes
more than technology
and price to satisfy the
customer should be
encouraging to all OCS
operators. "
WE CAN COMPETE
Operators compete in the OCS space
with Amazon every day. The fact that
Amazon does not understand that it
takes more than technology and price
to satisfy the customer should be
encouraging to all OCS operators.
We can deliver the combination that
Amazon will never be able to provide:
quality products, a personalized
approach designed to meet the specific
needs of a client, and a level of service
(along with technology) that will be
appreciated as a key part of the mix.
When we add customer service and
human interaction to the recipe, we can
take on Amazon anytime. ■
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Editor's Note: A continued comeback for office coffee service
Industry News
OCS Update: Technology is not enough without customer satisfaction
The OCS industry continues to make a comeback
40 Under 40 Awards
Sustainability: A critical issue and key selling point for OCS operators
Work Smarter, Not Harder
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september-october2023 - Industry News
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september-october2023 - OCS Update: Technology is not enough without customer satisfaction
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