A flexible product range versus fewer cycles per production shift.
A 5 kg roaster suits a growing small roastery; a 10 kg roaster reduces repetitive operations when wholesale demand is steady. The mistake is choosing for projected growth instead of confirmed demand.
5 KG
10 KG
COMPARE THE PROCESS
01/conclusion
If a 5 kg roaster can comfortably meet output needs, the smaller size preserves flexibility. When cycle count consumes the shift and wholesale demand is steady, 10 kg becomes usable capacity rather than a reserve for the future.
CALCULATIONExample: 8 cyclesGreen coffee input; actual output must account for losses and pauses.
36 kg at 4.5 kg
68 kg at 8.5 kg
EDITORIAL ASSESSMENTSmall-volume SKUs
easier to accommodate
require checking the minimum batch load
EDITORIAL ASSESSMENTWholesale production runs
more cycles
fewer cycles
ESTIMATEInfrastructure requirements
lower
higher
ESTIMATECost of a batch error
lower
higher
03/by scenario
How the decision changes
015 KG
A broad range produced in small runs
A 5 kg roaster offers more flexibility to avoid excess roasted coffee inventory.
0210 KG
Regular, consistent wholesale batches
A 10 kg roaster reduces the number of loads and manual operations.
03DEPENDS ON THE DATA
Seasonal peaks without steady wholesale demand
Compare the costs of an extra shift, contract roasting, and investment in a larger machine.
04/market data
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