Glory, a global technology company that provides payment systems such as cash-automation solutions, vending machines and automatic service equipment, is piloting smart vending machines that enable consumers to purchase and reserve fresh salads, wraps or yogurts. Commuters who pass through two railway stations operated by Deutsche Bahn in Germany are using IoT-connected vending machines to access fresh, locally sourced food with their smartphones, then pick up their orders when they arrive, while the machine's 4G connectivity helps providers monitor conditions remotely. The Glory solution includes a Web-based shopping site that customers can use to pay for and reserve food on their smartphone before reaching the vending machine. In addition to providing consumers access to fresh local products, learn how the cellular connectivity in the machine enables it to monitor its own conditions and address any changes that might occur, such as increased temperatures or approaching expiration dates.