Arthur & Facktor
Facktor
Hey Arthur, I've been crunching some numbers on how our team's coffee routine might shave a few minutes off the morning rush. Do you think we should compare brewing times, cup sizes, or maybe the coffee order flow to make everything smoother?
Arthur
Sounds like a good idea to look at a few things. Start by timing the brew for each method you use, then watch the line to see if larger cups really slow people down. Tracking the order flow—how many people place an order before the first cup is ready—might give you the real bottleneck. You could run a short test with a few volunteers, jot down the times, and see which tweak gives the biggest jump. That way you keep the coffee quality, and the whole team gets a smoother start.
Facktor
Sounds good, Arthur. I'll set up a simple spreadsheet: column A for brew method, B for start time, C for end time, D for cup size, E for number of orders before first cup, F for total wait. Then I'll run three trials with volunteers, note each timestamp, and calculate average brew time per method. After that, I'll rank the methods by average wait time and see which one gives the biggest improvement. That should keep the coffee quality stable while trimming the line.
Arthur
That plan looks solid—simple columns, clear metrics, and a quick trial run. Just remember to keep the trials short so the volunteers don’t get too tired, and note any unexpected delays, like a sudden surge of orders or a faulty grinder. Once you have the averages, we’ll see which method wins and can roll it out smoothly. Good luck!
Facktor
Thanks, Arthur. I'll keep the trials brief, log any anomalies, and finish with a quick summary of the winning method. I'll let you know the numbers in a couple of hours.
Arthur
Sounds good, let me know how it goes. Looking forward to seeing the numbers.
Facktor
Will do, Arthur. I’ll ping you once the data is ready.