This document discusses cash payment solutions and automation. It notes that while cash is still widely used, new automated solutions are emerging. Some key points made include:
- 30% of US households are unbanked or underbanked and rely heavily on cash.
- 50 billion dollars was lost in 2016 due to cash shrinkage according to a national retail security survey.
- Emerging automated solutions like smart safes, cash recyclers, and mail-in deposits aim to reduce costs from cash management compared to traditional armored transport and handling of cash.
- Businesses need to evaluate their needs and capabilities to determine if a managed service, blending automated and traditional solutions, or a fully automated non