Task Types & Constraints
Define factory tasks with their labor rate ($/hr) and default minutes. Labor rate is set here at the task level — it does not change by tier. Tiers only vary the minutes allocated to each task. Mark tasks as constrained when bound to a limited physical resource.
Task Registry
| Task Name | Labor Rate ($/hr) | Default Min | Constrained? | Resource |
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Physical Resources
Resources that constrain tasks. Edit counts to model adding capacity.
Constraint Summary
Process Definition — 3 Eko File Tiers
Define the step-by-step factory process for each tier. Each step references a Task Type (which carries its own labor rate from Tab 1) and specifies only the minutes for that tier. Cost = (minutes ÷ 60) × task labor rate.
Sub-Category Assignment — Walmart Approved Departments
Input at the sub-category level within each Walmart department (Section 8.2 OF1). Departments are computed roll-ups. 210K items across 12 departments, 67 categories. Click a department header to collapse/expand.
Production Planning — Merch Calendar × Stage Capacity
Maps the merchandising calendar to factory stage utilization. 80% of stages follow the linear plan; 20% reserved for opportunistic work (reshoots, other clients, one-offs). Flags months where demand exceeds 80% capacity.
Total Stage Utilization by Month
Demand by Stage Size
Monthly Production Schedule
| Month | Dept Groups Active | Items | S Need | S Cap (80%) | M Need | M Cap (80%) | L Need | L Cap (80%) | XL Need | XL Cap (80%) | Status |
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Gap Analysis & Alerts
Process Impact Simulator
Change process variables and see the impact on cost, throughput, and timeline. Compare against baseline.
Baseline vs. Scenario — Monthly Output
Baseline vs. Scenario — Cost per Item by Tier
Scenario Task Overrides (Minutes Δ)
Adjust minutes delta per task. Negative = time saved. Check "Unconstrain" to remove a task from its resource dependency.
Scenario Resource Overrides (+/−)
Add or remove physical resources.
Impact Summary
Factory Floor — 8-Bit Visualization
Live animated view of the Eko production facility. Employee count, robot count, and process departments update based on your simulation configuration.