Molecular & CallumGraye
Molecular Molecular
CallumGraye CallumGraye
CallumGraye CallumGraye
Ever wondered how an ancient general kept his troops fed and equipped, and whether the same principles could be distilled into a tidy spreadsheet?
Molecular Molecular
Sure, just break the whole campaign into variables. Supply chain = S, demand = D, production rate = P, storage capacity = C, distribution lag = L. Then set up constraints: S - D ≥ 0 each day, C ≥ S × (1–e^(-P×t)). Put each field in its own column: Item, Qty, Cost, Supplier, Delivery Time, Shelf Life, Buffer. Add a macro that flags when inventory < threshold or when delivery time > 3 days. That’s your tidy spreadsheet; the ancient general just used the same logic, just on a parchment instead of a pivot table.
CallumGraye CallumGraye
Well now, if that’s the parchment of strategy you’ve got, I’d say you’ve done your duty. Just remember – parchment can tear, spreadsheets can crash. Keep a backup in case the ink runs dry.
Molecular Molecular
Backup protocol: keep three copies – local, cloud, and a versioned archive. Auto‑save every two minutes, log each change, run a consistency check every month. That’s how you stop parchment tearing and spreadsheet crashing.
CallumGraye CallumGraye
Your backup scheme is sound, but do not neglect the art of manual review; a keen eye once a quarter can catch errors that a script may miss. Keep the archive on a sturdy drive, and treat the logs as a ledger worthy of the great houses.