Wendor assortment lab
Product Mix Planner
Model category split and see projected revenue contribution and weighted margin quality.
Mix outcome
- Weighted margin
- 0%
- Total allocation:
- 0%
- Revenue at risk (spoilage)
- Rs. 0
- High-velocity category
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- Recommendation
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Explore Tools
Switch between planning tools
Decision Benchmarks
Use benchmark bands before approval
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Target monthly net margin
18%+
Below this level, revisit site quality and product mix.
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Payback comfort band
18-36 months
Longer payback may constrain healthy scale velocity.
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COGS control band
40%-50%
Monitor sourcing and shrinkage to protect margins.
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Opex share of revenue
< 22%
Keep fixed monthly costs proportionate to demand.
Risk Controls
Common failure points and mitigations
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Modeled profit not matching live results
Re-run the calculator with real demand and cost data every 30 days.
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Overconfidence from upside scenario
Use conservative scenario for budget approval and upside for planning only.
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Hidden field cost eroding net margin
Track refill labor, transport, and service effort as explicit monthly inputs.
Execution Cadence
Suggested rollout rhythm after planning
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Week 1
Model conservative and balanced scenarios
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Week 2
Validate key assumptions on-ground
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Week 3
Launch pilot with tracked inputs
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Week 4
Update model using live performance
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Month 2
Approve scale decision based on net trend
Continue Planning
Build your complete planning stack
Most operators use 2-3 tools together before approval: location validation, economics modeling, and execution planning.
- Location Suitability Checker Check vending location suitability with a weighted score and practical launch recommendation.
- Profit Calculator Use this interactive calculator to estimate vending machine revenue, costs, ROI, and monthly net profit in minutes.
- Refill Planner Plan refill cadence and service workload so your machines stay available without overstocking.
- Vending Business Plan Generator Create a practical vending business plan in minutes with clear launch, operations, and growth recommendations.