Smart Vending Machines

“Vending Machine Harm Reduction (VMHR) could be a feasible and acceptable modality to reduce death and disease transmission associated with the opioid and HIV epidemics” – Recent Study Reveals

The opioid epidemic is tearing through communities large and small throughout North America. Recent statistics from Canada’s Health Infobase reveal a significant rise in opioid toxicity deaths, reporting over 20 deaths per…

Terry SidhuSeptember 21, 2023

Enterprise & Industrial Public Health Retail Technology

The Future Of Vending Machines–Why Automated Merchandising Will Stand The Test Of Time

The vending machine market continues to grow from strength to strength and innovative solutions within the industry, such as the integration of smart technology, has enabled them to do so much more…

Terry SidhuSeptember 14, 2023

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Turning Heads–The Smart Vending Platform Solving A Multibillion Dollar Problem Becomes An Attractive Target for M&A Firms

If you haven't heard the news already, the global vending machine industry is experiencing explosive growth as businesses and consumers in a post-pandemic world, opt for the time saving and cost-cutting convenience…

Terry SidhuAugust 16, 2023

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The Global Health & Wellness Revolution–Remote Healthcare Reimagined: Creating Accessible, Sustainable and Interconnected Healthy Communities

The global health and wellness industry is one of the fastest growing markets of the modern world, currently valued at USD 5,243.3 billion in 2022, and is expected to reach over USD…

Terry SidhuJuly 26, 2023

News Public Health

Dangerous and Deadly – White House Declares Fentanyl A Threat To US: Drug Testing and Harm Reduction Identified As Top Solutions To Eliminate Threat

The White House released a statement this month declaring its stance on the opioid epidemic, stating xylazine combined with fentanyl as an emerging threat to the United states. This was in response…

Terry SidhuJuly 14, 2023

SMRT1 CEO Brad Pommen shaking hands with man awarding him $225,000 cheque

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SMRT1 Technologies Wins 2023 OKGN Angel Summit

SMRT1 Technologies is thrilled to have been awarded first place in the 2023 10-week intensive OKGN Angel Summit Competition. The $225,000 first prize award was the culmination of 10 weeks of meeting…

michelleMarch 20, 2023

Ensemble Moncton's Debby Warren shows the SMRT1POD fighting the opioid crisis

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SMRT1 HEALTH POD Supporting Harm Reduction and the Opioid Crisis

Background: The Canadian drug and substance strategy is to reduce the negative impact of substance use on individuals, their friends, families, and the communities they live in. This harm-reduction strategy acknowledges that…

michelleApril 4, 2021

FAQ

Is smart vending considered e-commerce?

Smart vending machines are considered a form of e-commerce because the transaction is conducted by the customer using the Internet. SMRT1 Pod Smart vending machines are cloud-connected so they access information from…

SMRT1January 29, 2021

FAQ

How does smart vending help with loss prevention in retailing?

Smart vending machines help loss prevention in retail because the product is safely displayed and can only be accessed after payment. By ensuring assets are securely protected, both from customers and employees,…

SMRT1January 29, 2021

FAQ

Are smart vending machines difficult to operate or fix?

Smart vending machines are easy to operate and are actually easier to manage than traditional vending machines because you can monitor the inventory remotely and plan your driver delivery routes based on…

SMRT1January 29, 2021