How We Built Apps to Run Our Vending Business More Effectively
Updated September 7, 2026.
Running a vending business involves more than filling machines. Operators need to research placements, keep product records accurate, prepare for service visits, and follow up with the people at each location. We built Smart Mart Leads and Smart Mart Ops around those jobs.
Leads supports the research stage. Use it to explore a map area, review available business information, save prospects, and plan visits. A saved lead is a starting point. You still need to confirm who uses the building, whether there is an existing vending agreement, and who can approve a placement.
Ops supports the work after you have locations to serve. It brings together product and inventory records, counts, prep and purchase lists, machine information, and route mileage. Keeping those records current makes them more useful when you prepare for a visit.
Orbit, the AI assistant in Ops, can help interpret available information and suggest next steps. We treat that output as something to review. An assistant cannot verify a physical stock count, judge every site condition, or make business decisions for an operator.
The apps serve different purposes and can be used independently. They are also separate from Smart Mart’s managed vending service in the Portland area. Some features require subscriptions; current features, prices, and trial terms are shown in the app stores.
Visit our Smart Mart Apps page for a step-by-step guide to finding vending machine locations, download links for Leads and Ops, support, privacy information, and terms.