by Supply Wizards | Jun 15, 2022 | Operators
Managing customer orders is hard work. There’s no doubt about it. What OCS operators have to do on a daily basis is nothing short of logistical magic. This includes receiving and processing orders, managing routes, and navigating last-minute issues that impact many...
by Supply Wizards | Mar 14, 2022 | Operators
Up until March of 2020, the relationships that OCS operators built with customers were mainly done through routine face-to-face interactions: regular visits from drivers and sales reps to key accounts to make sure needs were being met and exceeded. But once everything...
by Supply Wizards | Nov 18, 2020 | Operators
Early into the Covid-19 pandemic, when operators were scrambling to figure out how to proceed (if they could at all) in this brand new environment, there were a handful that had the ability to try and meet the changing landscape head-on. These were the operators who...
by Supply Wizards | Aug 4, 2020 | Operators
So much of an OCS operator’s success depends on face-to-face communication. The initial sales meeting, routine deliveries, and even the occasional repair call offer ample opportunity to connect with customers and prospects. It’s during these interactions relationships...
by Supply Wizards | May 21, 2020 | Operators
Factors affecting operations might be out of your control right now, but you can still shape how you adapt and prepare your business for when things start to pick up again, all while keeping employees and customers safe and healthy. This was the main theme of NAMA’S...
by Supply Wizards | Apr 23, 2020 | Operators
Despite the current situation and the impact of COVID-19, there is still reason to be optimistic about the future of vending and OCS. That reason is technology. Software platforms are popping up all over to help make operations more efficient, leading to better...