Summary
- Profile Type
- Business request
- POD Reference
- BRFR20240104002
- Term of Validity
- 4 January 2024 - 3 January 2025
- Company's Country
- France
- Type of partnership
- Supplier agreementCommercial agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- A French European leader in the automatic distribution of sports and leisure articles at practice locations is looking for partners to refurbish its vending machines, thereby digitizing the purchasing experience and sports practice in various environments.
- Full Description
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Founded in 2000, the French company is the European leader in the automatic distribution of sports and leisure articles at practice locations.
Our current project aims to refurbish our vending machines, a key initiative to stay at the forefront of the industry. The goal is to digitize the purchasing experience and enhance sports practice within private and public venues.
The refurbishment involves the integration of touchscreens and onboard computers, thus establishing an innovative digital ecosystem. This approach addresses significant technological challenges, such as technical innovation and software management. Simultaneously, it aligns with a strategic perspective of digitizing the customer experience and extending the lifespan of the vending machines.
In summary, the French company would like to transform the landscape of vending by combining technological modernization, positive societal impact, and environmental sustainability. The project promises a significant evolution in the industry, strengthening our leadership position while actively contributing to the well-being of local communities and the preservation of the environment. - Advantages and Innovations
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The integration of touchscreens and onboard computers creates a unique purchasing experience, strengthening connectivity between customers and machines. This technological modernization offers increased flexibility with innovative features such as e-marketing and Click & Collect, generating additional revenue estimated to grow by more than 25% over 4 years.
Social benefits include job creation with the hiring of additional staff and the provision of promotional tools for local stakeholders.
On the environmental front, our project contributes to the reduction of steel waste associated with the refurbishment of machines, aligning with a circular economy approach. The ability to interact remotely with digitized vending machines also contributes to significant energy savings, reducing travel in traditional vehicles. - Stage of Development
- Concept stage
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- IPR description
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The company is looking for experts in touchscreen technologies to ensure an intuitive and responsive user interface, thus enhancing the purchasing experience.
Embedded Computer Systems: In-depth expertise in the development of embedded computer systems is essential for the seamless integration of onboard computers, ensuring optimal performance of modernized vending machines.
Connectivity and Networking: they are looking for experts capable of designing a robust connectivity infrastructure, ensuring efficient communication between vending machines, users, and the central system.
Specific Software Development: Advanced skills in software development are required to create innovative features, such as e-marketing and Click & Collect, contributing to revenue growth.
Circular Economy and Sustainability: Expertise in the circular economy will be valuable to optimize end-of-life rehabilitation of vending machines, minimizing our environmental impact.
Training and Human Resources Development: We are looking for partners capable of designing tailored training programs, ensuring a smooth transition to new technologies and fostering skill development within the team.
They invite businesses and individual experts who share their vision to join this exciting initiative. Together, they will create a new era in vending, combining cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and social innovation.
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The partner could be expert in these areas :
Touchscreen Technologies
Embedded Computer Systems
Connectivity and Networking
Software Development
Circular Economy and Sustainability
Training and Human Resources Development
Tasks to Be Performed:
Design and Manufacturing: Development of the technological components required for refurbishment.
Integration and Testing: Ensuring seamless integration of new technologies and validation through rigorous testing.
Development of Specific Software: Creating the necessary software for new features.
Training and Technical Support: Designing training programs for our teams and providing ongoing technical support.
Research and Development: Contributing to continuous innovation and optimization of implemented solutions.
Circular Economy: Participating in the design of strategies for end-of-life rehabilitation of vending machines - Type and Size of Partner
- SME 11-49
- Type of partnership
- Supplier agreementCommercial agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 01001002 - Digital Systems, Digital Representation03002 - Process Plant Engineering
- Market keywords
- 07001004 - Sporting goods, hobby equipment and athletics clothes02007002 - Database and file management02005001 - Terminals01002002 - Telephone interconnect and other equipment
- Sector Groups Involved
- Digital
- Targeted countries
- All countries