As the business environment for vending machines becomes tough due to competition from convenience stores and declining demand due to the coronavirus pandemic, beverage manufacturers Asahi Soft Drinks and DyDo Drinko have jointly established a new company to operate vending machines in order to improve business efficiency. established and decided to partner in this field.
According to the announcement, Asahi Soft Drinks and DyDo Drink agreed to form a comprehensive business alliance in the sales business of soft drinks through vending machines, and signed a contract on the 15th.
Specifically, a new joint company will be established in January next year, and the vending machine operating company of the two companies will be brought under its umbrella in order to integrate the businesses.
On top of that, Asahi will utilize Daido's unique system that manages the product inventory of vending machines nationwide online, while Asahi will be contracted to manufacture some of Daido's products, increasing the number of products handled by both companies' vending machines. is.
The business environment for vending machines is becoming more severe due to competition with convenience stores and declining demand due to the corona crisis, and both companies aim to improve business efficiency and improve profitability by reducing costs through alliances.
At the press conference, Asahi Soft Drinks President Taichi Yonejo said, "We aim to develop the vending machine business by improving customer satisfaction." We want to establish a solid advantage," he said.