Self service technologies

Self-Service Technologies (SSTs) are technological interfaces allowing customers to produce services independent of involvement of direct service employee.[1] Self-Service technologies are replacing many face-to-face service interactions with the intention to make service transactions more accurate, convenient and faster.

Examples of SSTs

Automatic Teller machines (ATMs), Self pumping at gas stations, Self-ticket purchasing on the Internet and Self-check-out at hotels and libraries are typical examples of self service technologies.[2] As users of self service technologies continue to become more accepting, additional solutions for making service transactions more convenient and faster will be developed. One example of that is self serve alcohol and beverage dispense which is now becoming more accepted in on-premise alcohol consumption concepts like taprooms, breweries, entertainment venues, hospitality and urban living locations.

References
  1. Zeithaml, V et al., Services Marketing, 5th edition, 2008, p. 56
  2. Kotler, P., Marketing Management, International edition, 2003, p. 457
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