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Milk Run Container Cycle

Calculate circulation container demand from route interval and consumption.

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FormulaContainers consumed = Math.ceil(consumption*interval/pack); Circulation = Math.ceil(consumption*(interval+return_delay)/pack)+spares

Made for real tasks

  • Calculate circulation container demand from route interval and consumption.
  • Compare a revised operating scenario with the current plan.
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Worked example

Inputs

Consumption
120 parts/hour
Interval
2 hours
Return delay
1 hours
Pack
30 parts/container
Spares
2 containers

Expected results

Containers consumed
8 containers/route
Circulation
14 containers

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How to use this tool

  1. Enter the measured quantities and planning assumptions in the displayed units.
  2. Run the calculation, then compare the result with your available capacity or actual records.
  3. Change one assumption at a time to compare operating scenarios.

Try this example

{
  "consumption": 120,
  "interval": 2,
  "return_delay": 1,
  "pack": 30,
  "spares": 2
}

Accuracy and scope

Consumption continues during both replenishment interval and empty-return delay. Each container carries the entered number of identical parts.

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