At the end of last January, we shared some big news with you: the promotional system had just launched across all MonCasierFrais.fr local product dispensers. But that was only the first part of this new feature, which was always intended to evolve. That evolution is now here with the 2.0 promotional system, which allows you to set up automatic discounts in advance for products nearing their expiration date. This article explains how it works and the steps you need to take to get everything set up correctly.
What is the MonCasierFrais.fr promotional system?
A first version offering two types of discounts
Our initial version of the MonCasierFrais.fr discount system allowed you to manually reduce the price of any product you chose. You had the option of:
• A percentage-based discount (for example, 10% or 50%).
• A fixed discount in € (Euros), for example, a €2 discount on a specific product.
This price adjustment for each product was previously done from the MonCasierFrais vendor app. Being manual, this discount process was time-consuming for our operators. That is why we worked on a new version that would include automatic promotions.
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A second version that links a product's expiration date to a specific promotion
Since the sales cycle is generally fast in a local produce vending machine, our operators did not always have the time to manually apply a promotion to their various products. We therefore thought of linking the management of expiration dates (DLC) to the automation of a price reduction. In other words, when a product's expiration date approaches (if applicable), the pre-registered discount is triggered automatically. To do this, we provide you with two solutions:
1. A timer to be set for each product with an expiration date on the seller app: you include a countdown that triggers the price reduction as soon as it reaches 0 (for example: your product has a shelf life set to 3 days after stocking; you can set the timer to 2 days so that the promo kicks in for the last 24 hours).
2. A QR code containing basic product information (including weight and shelf life) must be scanned when stocking the automated lockers. Generated by a smart scale, this QR code also contains information about the discount. By scanning it, you automatically transmit the contained information to the ordering kiosk, the seller app, and the electronic shelf labels.
MonCasierFrais automated discounts: benefits for everyone
The automated discounts implemented by MonCasierFrais offer 5 key benefits:
• Time savings in managing promotions.
• Increased sales momentum as discounts make products nearing their shelf life more attractive.
• A significant reduction in unsold goods and food waste thanks to increased sales of products nearing their shelf life.
• enticing exclusive offers for customers who purchase fresh, quality products at low prices.
• An incentive for your customers to check the MonCasierFrais Click & Collect app or return to the location to keep an eye on current discounts.
MonCasierFrais : how do automatic timer-based discounts work ?
The MonCasierFrais.fr automatic timer discount must be set up via your account on our vendor app. Log in and simply follow these instructions:
• Click the "Products" tab at the top left of your screen.
• Select the product to which you want to add an automatic discount.
• At the bottom of the selected product page, enable the "Expiration" feature as the automatic discount cannot be scheduled without an expiration date.
• Enter the expiry date in the indicated field (for example, 3 days after the filling date).
• Press the "+" symbol located below the "Expiration" button; this will open a timer.
• Specify the number of days and hours after which the automatic discount applies (let's say 2 days here).
• Choose the type of promotion (fixed amount or percentage) and enter the value in the box immediately following.
• Save the changes to apply them to this product.
You don't need to do anything else: whenever the chosen product's expiry date reaches 24 hours before expiration, the saved discount will be applied automatically ! The vending machine kiosk and the electronic shelf labels will update automatically.
How can I automatically put a product on sale using a QR code?
This feature is not available to all our operators because it requires the use of a precision scale to function correctly. Often used by butchers and deli owners, electronic scales can:
• Calculate a product's price based on its weight.
• Indicate the geographical origin of the weighed product.
• Calculate an expiration date down to the second based on the time the product was prepared .
• Print a receipt with a QR code containing the detailed information mentioned above.
How automatic discounts with QR codes work
Do you remember our method using a barcode scanner to stock your refrigerated lockers even faster? You simply had to scan the locker's barcode followed by the product's barcode to automatically sync the two.
The QR code generated by the precision scale works on exactly the same principle! You simply need to scan the locker barcode followed by the product QR code and everything updates automatically, including the all-important expiration date and its associated discount.
Automating discounts with QR codes : what are the benefits ?
The automatic QR code discount system is highly useful for sensitive perishable goods, such as meat and deli products. It allows for an expiration date to be set down to the exact second, calculated from the moment the product is prepared. Using a QR code eliminates the discrepancy in expiration dates that can occur between the time of preparation and the actual stocking of the locker. Thanks to this automated discount system, potential health risks are avoided, and it ensures full compliance with regulations regarding expiration dates for sensitive products like meat.
Good to know: MonCasierFrais is currently developing a precision scale system that will connect to the ordering kiosk and our software. This will allow any operator to take advantage of the QR code feature and its extreme precision. Stay tuned!
In conclusion
With this update, we are taking a new step forward in optimizing promotions for our vending machines. By automating discounts based on expiration dates, we save operators time while boosting sales and reducing food waste. Whether it is via the timer on the seller app or by using a QR code generated by a precision scale, these tools allow for simplified and efficient management of short-shelf-life products. An innovation that benefits everyone : operators and customers alike !
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