Route planning for growing operators

Cluster locations by geography to reduce drive time, then layer in service urgency. Use telemetry or manual sales logs to prioritize high-volume sites and prevent stockouts.

Set minimum stock levels per category and schedule visits based on sell-through rates. Rebalance the route monthly and remove low-performing stops that consume time without revenue.

• Sales per visit and stockout rate.
• Service time per stop and drive time between stops.
• Gross margin per location.

• Prioritize high-velocity locations early in the route.
• Adjust visit frequency based on sell-through.
• Drop low-performing stops that consume time without margin.

• Use route templates for consistent scheduling.
• Standardize refill quantities by location type.
• Review route performance monthly.

• Confirm all steps are documented so the next technician can reproduce the results.
• Capture before/after metrics (errors cleared, sales restored, or uptime improved).
• Review machine, reader, or route settings to ensure they match location standards.

• Skipping a controlled test leads to false positives.
• Updating hardware without documenting configuration changes.
• Forgetting to verify payout, refund, or reconciliation data after changes.

• Run a final test with known-good inputs.
• Log the outcome with date, time, and device identifiers.
• Schedule a follow-up check if the location has high traffic or seasonal demand.

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• Document changes with time, machine ID, and location name.
• Verify settings, pricing, and service modes after each fix.
• Capture before/after results to confirm resolution.

• Test with known-good inputs and controlled conditions.
• Validate telemetry, alerts, and payment logs where applicable.
• Confirm location expectations and update the site contact.

• Configuration drift after firmware or component swaps.
• Inconsistent power or network conditions at the location.
• Gaps in preventive maintenance routines.

• Monitor for 7 days and note any repeat errors.
• Schedule follow-up if the site is high-traffic.
• Escalate with full logs and photos if issues repeat.

• Use a consistent par-level system per location.
• Reconcile spoilage weekly to protect margins.

• Group stops by distance and service priority.