Unmanned coffee machine, my automatic loss-making machine?

Recently, some people complained that unmanned coffee machines have become automatic loss-making machines, which has aroused social concern. It is reported that due to the lack of effective supervision and daily maintenance, unmanned coffee machines frequently malfunction, which not only affects the user experience, but also causes economic losses. Unmanned coffee machines also have safety issues, such as the hidden dangers of bacteria breeding due to failure to clean up the residue in time. In this regard, experts suggest strengthening equipment maintenance and supervision, improving the quality of users, and ensuring that unmanned coffee machines truly become a new force in convenient services.

In this intelligent era, unmanned coffee machines have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain and have become the favorite of many office workers and night owls. I was also attracted by this emerging thing, but I didn’t expect it to become the "culprit" of my loss of 600,000 yuan a year. Let me tell you my story with the unmanned coffee machine.

At the beginning of last year, I was optimistic about the unmanned coffee machine market and decided to invest in several devices, hoping to provide a convenient beverage option for busy modern people. I clearly remember that the market analysis at the time told me that this was a sunrise industry, and the labels of unmanned operation, intelligent operation, and high return rate made me full of expectations for it.

Ideals are always full, but reality is skinny. The operation of unmanned coffee machines is not as easy as I imagined. At the beginning, due to the novelty, people came to try it and the turnover was considerable. But as time went by, the novelty gradually faded and problems began to be exposed.

The maintenance cost of the equipment is high, and occasional failures require professional technicians to repair it, which is not only time-consuming but also adds additional expenses. The replacement of daily consumables such as coffee beans, cups, and paper towels is also a considerable expense.

What gives me even more headaches is the calculation of operating costs. I thought that automated equipment could save labor costs, but in fact, due to the need for initial equipment debugging, subsequent maintenance, and handling of emergencies, I still need to hire people to monitor around the clock, which makes the labor costs that I originally wanted to reduce through unmanned coffee machines go down the drain.

What makes me even more sad is the fierce market competition. I originally thought that my equipment would attract a large number of consumers, but I didn’t expect that more unmanned coffee machines would soon appear around. Some businesses even adopted a low-price strategy in order to compete for customers, causing the entire market to fall into the quagmire of price wars.

What is even more frustrating to me is the quality of coffee beans. In order to reduce costs, I chose coffee beans of average quality. As a result, the coffee tasted poor and consumers expressed dissatisfaction. In order to restore the reputation, I had to replace it with high-quality coffee beans, which undoubtedly increased my cost burden.

Just like that, under multiple pressures, my one year's efforts almost came to nothing. I tried to turn the situation around by adding equipment and expanding the market scope, but all efforts seemed to be in vain. In the end, I had no choice but to accept the loss of this year - 600,000.

The 600,000 yuan is not just a number to me, but also a loss of my time, energy, efforts and expectations. I began to reflect on my decision-making. Was it too hasty? Did I not understand the market deeply enough? Should I pay more attention to quality and user experience?

In my communication with friends and family, I gradually realized that although the unmanned coffee machine market has huge potential, it also requires refined operations and in-depth market analysis. Not all popular projects are suitable for you. Investment requires caution, and you need to have a clear understanding of yourself and the market.

I have dealt with this part of the unmanned coffee machines and started to re-examine my decisions and future direction. Although this experience was painful, it also taught me valuable lessons. I believe that in the future, I will face every choice and challenge more cautiously and rationally.

The unmanned coffee machine did not cause me to lose 600,000 yuan a year, but it was a lesson that made me realize my own shortcomings and prompted me to grow. Although the price is a bit heavy, I believe that every setback is a stepping stone for growth, and I will continue to work hard and move forward.