Repair Café Intake Planner
Arrange repair-café intake by skill area, readiness and estimated bench time without treating intake notes as a diagnosis.
- 1List your tickets
- 2Read the answer as you type
- 3Download or print it
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Assumptions
Results update as you type. Example figures are illustrative.
Your working data
Edit cells directly or import a CSV. Download “Input CSV” for the required column names. Up to 200 rows; scroll the table sideways for additional fields.
Detailed analysis
Exports include all results, regardless of the search filter. The HTML report includes assumptions and source data; use your browser’s Print command for PDF.
Chart shows the first 20 rows; negative values use a warm color. Click table headers to sort.
Compare up to four scenarios
Capture the current inputs, change assumptions and capture again. Scenarios are included in downloaded projects.
What this model includes
Organizer scheduling only, not repair instructions or a safety clearance. Readiness must be determined by a qualified human; each skill is treated as one time pool.
Import and save safely
CSV imports use your current assumptions. Project files restore assumptions, rows and saved scenarios. No automatic saving: download a project before closing this page. Imports are limited to 10 MiB and 200 rows. Calculations run in your browser; the site’s advertising and analytics follow its privacy policy.
Using Repair Café Intake Planner
Arrange repair-café intake by skill area, readiness and estimated bench time without treating intake notes as a diagnosis.
- Set bench minutes available per skill.
- Add one row for each ticket in the table.
- Read the board at the top, then download the result.
Example
The worked example includes R1, R2, R3. Change the first bench minutes available per skill setting and compare the result with a saved baseline.
Questions & answers
What does Repair Café Intake Planner calculate?
Arrange repair-café intake by skill area, readiness and estimated bench time without treating intake notes as a diagnosis.
What are the important limitations?
Organizer scheduling only, not repair instructions or a safety clearance. Readiness must be determined by a qualified human; each skill is treated as one time pool.
Can I continue my work later?
Yes. Save a project JSON file and reopen it with Import CSV / project. It contains the working data, assumptions and up to four scenarios. Nothing is saved automatically.
What CSV columns do I need?
ticket, item, skill, minutes, ready, priority. Download Input CSV for a compatible example. CSV imports keep your current assumptions.
Are these example figures current industry benchmarks?
No. They are illustrative values to demonstrate the model. Replace them with figures appropriate to your situation.
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