At the moment, there are many attractive offers on the vending spare parts market. We have been working for years with many of the companies’ technical experts and most are unanimous, that using “lowcost” spare parts has an effect that, while attractive for the cost, can be a double-edgeds choice, as the repetition of breakdowns due to parts that don’t meet the original specifications severely damages the quality of service, the company’s image and customer satisfaction.
This phenomenon is superimposed on the supply difficulties of manufacturers, the rise in raw materials and unpredictable price curves, and it is tempting to succumb to the siren song of “lowcost” as long as one is prepared to pay the price…
