ARA is built on over 35 years of industry experience
Mark Kronenberg founded Automated Retail Associates (ARA) to help companies resolve problems and grow their businesses by utilizing his decades of industry experience.
Vending, OCS & Food Service Experience
Since 1937, the Kronenberg family has provided vending, OCS and food services to all size companies in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
Vending Management Systems Experience
Developed the CompuVend system, the first PC-based management system for vending, OCS and food service. Originally based on our operational needs, the system matured to serve operators of any size. The CompuVend system has been used by hundreds of companies around the world.
Technology Experience
Actively involved with the implementation and use of handheld computers, barcode scanning, DEX, VDI, Cashless, Telemetry, Pre-Kitting and Dynamic Scheduling.
Project Management & Training Experience
Whether implementing a computer system or instituting operational changes and controls, we understand that it requires careful planning and that each company is unique.
Vending & Micromarket
Management System Experience
Our experience working with a wide variety of vending management systems and micromarket providers has enabled ARA to understand their different strengths and weaknesses.
Experience In What It Takes To Excel
While identifying problems and determining solutions is difficult, having provided VMS support to resolve customers' operational issues for over 35 years has given us the tools for success.
