Material Buffer Optimizer

Find the lowest-expected-cost material buffer by balancing waste against the probability and real cost of a second supplier trip.

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Base material quantityPrice per unit ($)Package / bundle sizePossible extra usage (%)Chance extra usage is needed (%)Leftover value recovered (%)Second-trip miles (round trip)Vehicle cost per mile ($)Second-trip time (minutes)Value of time / hour ($)Rush / delivery cost if short ($)

Enter your assumptions, then compare the options.

USE THE RESULT AS A DECISION BOUNDARY

Try a conservative set of assumptions before acting. If a small change flips the recommendation, compare both outcomes rather than treating the result as certain.