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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of november2023

Editor's Note – Technology is key
Industry News
OCS Update: How operators are dealing with the new normal in the OCS business
The 2023 Pros to Know Awards
Cashless Payment Systems
Beyond Hydration: Top 3 consumer beverage trends
AI in convenience services
Operation Profile – Homegrown Success
Social Hubs
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november2023 - Editor's Note – Technology is key
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november2023 - Industry News
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november2023 - OCS Update: How operators are dealing with the new normal in the OCS business
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november2023 - The 2023 Pros to Know Awards
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november2023 - Cashless Payment Systems
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november2023 - Beyond Hydration: Top 3 consumer beverage trends
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november2023 - AI in convenience services
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november2023 - Operation Profile – Homegrown Success
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