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Cash Automation

Head Teller cash handling

5 min read

Why Your Head Teller Needs a TCR

Your head tellers and vault tellers play an essential role in your teller line, and they typically have most of the responsibilities necessary to...

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How Cash Discriminators Can Improve TCR Performance

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How Cash Discriminators Can Improve TCR Performance

Both the Teller Cash Recycler (TCR) and Cash Discriminators are powerful tools that, when implemented, can magnify the productivity of a financial...

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Hyosung MS500 Teller Cash Recyclers TCRs

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Top 4 Reasons to Implement Teller Cash Recyclers (TCRs)

One of the technologies that continues to gain traction in the US market is Teller Cash Recyclers (TCRs). Prized for their security and efficiency,...

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The cost of status quo for Financial Institutions

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What Is The Price Of Status Quo In The Financial Industry?

Consumer Behavior Post-COVID Consumer behavior has dramatically changed in the past few weeks and I don’t have to look far to witness real world...

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What Will Happen In the Financial Institutions Branches in 2020 and Beyond

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What Will Happen In The Branch In 2020 And Beyond

As states re-open in some form or fashion in the coming weeks, many Financial Institutions are faced with the new reality of what to do with the...

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Strategic Planning 2020: 4 Areas to Consider for Financial Institutions

It’s hard to believe that 2020 is almost here! Many Financial Institutions are still in the throes of Windows 10 upgrades and trying to beat the...

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Plain - Glory RBG-100, Hyosung MS500 and ATEC LTA-350

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The 3 Best Cassette Based Teller Cash Recyclers (TCRs)

Glory RBG-100, Hyosung MS500 and ATEC LTA-350 Teller Cash Recyclers are picking up dramatic speed in implementation in the US market. Read more about...

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5 Reasons Why You Should Reconsider Cash Recyclers (TCRs)

I will be honest, one of my greatest professional challenges is trying to convince customers that tried cash recyclers 10 years ago and possibly had...

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Why Cash Recyclers Are the Cornerstone of Universal Staff Environments

It's late Friday afternoon, and each lane of your drive-through is five cars deep. Inside the lobby, the line at the teller counter has tripled in...

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3 min read

Branch Transformation in 2019

When it comes to branch transformation, putting all the pieces together can be a lot like working a jigsaw puzzle. First, you start with a finished...

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2 min read

Two Features That Will Make You Want a Cassette-Based Cash Recycler

Most of the rolled storage module (RSM) vs. cassette-based cash recycler comparison conversations center around speed and capacity. And while those...

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What Does Deposit Automation Cost?

Looking to deploy deposit automation? Then you will want to read on to learn about the costs of installing and running deposit automation ATMs. There...

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Why You Need a Cash Recycler

From the Perspective of a Former Branch Operations Executive As the person in charge of branch operations, one of your goals may be branch automation...

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Top 3 Fallacies About Cash Automation Middleware

The adoption of cash automation technology, specifically teller cash recyclers, has continued to grow in the US. There are new players coming to...

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STAFFING BLOG (1)

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Do You Have a $10,000 Staffing Problem?

One of the biggest challenges financial institutions face is executing teller transactions most effectively.. This may involve anything from...

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Branch Transformation: Crafting Meaningful Experiences with The MacLean Group

We recently sat down with Suzanne Arno of the Maclean Group to get her perspective on branch transformation and how to align staffing and technology...

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2 min read

The Arca CM-18 Solo Cash Recycler: An Industry Insider’s Viewpoint

Personally, I have a lot of respect for what Arca has been able to build. A relatively unknown player in the market just 10 years ago, the company...

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A Brief Guide to a Successful Cash Automation Installation

So you have made the smart decision to invest in cash automation and are now directing your thoughts towards the installation. Installs can be scary....

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What You Missed from Our Cash Recycler Webinar

We had a great group join us on our recent webinar to learn about the operational improvements that can be realized by utilizing cash automation and...

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How Technology is Impacting the Branch Cash Eco-System

Financial institutions are constantly assessing their branches in an effort to get more efficient. They are evaluating staffing models and looking at...

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How Do I Get My Head Teller Back?

One of the most common challenges our financial clients face is the workload of the head teller, teller supervisor or vault teller. The individuals...

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2 min read

Using Cash Automation to Solve Dual Control Challenges

All tellers, no matter how wonderful or trustworthy they may be, are subject to stresses outside the workplace that can cloud judgment and cause them...

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