How do I compare the prep minutes of orders assigned to each collection slot against staffed capacity?
Capacity is shared, not added once per order. Use the same capacity for every order in a slot.
Open Counter Slot BoardTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from Counter Slot Board. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Pickup slot | Order | Prep minutes | Slot capacity minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 | R-1 | 9 | 15 |
| 12:15 | R-2 | 10 | 15 |
| 12:30 | R-3 | 6 | 15 |
Example result
12:15 · Reschedule · 19 prep minutes booked of 15. Move at least 4 minutes.
Who uses this?
Takeaway counter managers. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
Benchcraft adapted the reviewed direct repeat ordering for an independent restaurant idea for takeaway counter managers. The rules and fictional example here were created for this tool.
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