The quote makes investment cost visible; uncertainty often lies in the current operation. Six operating inputs help establish that baseline.
- Trips and stops: route schedule. 2. Lid openings: field log. 3. Spoiled or returned product: quality and returns records.
- Washing and preparation effort: task-time record. 5. Waiting: driver or dock logs. 6. Repair and replacement spend: maintenance and accounts.
For each value, record period, unit, scope and data owner. Flag periods that differ by season or workload; test the investment against observed baseline values and trial results, not a supplier's projected savings.
