Auto dealership vending machines deliver savings on supplies, tool usage

摘要

LITTLETON, Mass.-The red vending machine near the parts counter at Acton Toyota of Littleton looks as if it could dispense candy bars and bags of chips. Instead, the device is part of a system that allows the service department at the car dealership-and others-to monitor and control its distribution of shop supplies, manage technicians' use of expensive tools, enhance the productivity of service and parts employees, eliminate lines at the parts desk and save time and money.