Case Study: MARS DRINKS achieves smarter vending operations and workplace insights with Microsoft Azure

Connecting beverage machines to the cloud to power productivity

MARS DRINKS, a food and beverage manufacturer focused on the workplace, wanted to leverage data from its beverage machines to improve operational efficiency and gain deeper business insights on a global scale. The company initiated a pilot project in Germany but required a more scalable and flexible technology platform. To meet this challenge, they partnered with Microsoft and its partner Neal Analytics, utilizing the Microsoft Azure platform.

Microsoft, through its Azure IoT Suite, Cortana Intelligence Suite, and Power BI, provided a Global Platform for Advanced Analytics. The solution enabled predictive maintenance, real-time inventory monitoring, and route optimization for service operators. For MARS DRINKS, Microsoft's technology unlocked valuable consumer insights by integrating diverse data sources, leading to immediate business advantages like ensuring machines were well-stocked and helping to optimize product menus based on external factors like weather patterns.

MARS DRINKS

Jamie Head

Chief Information Officer