Confidence determines speed vs quality · Six busy slots
Rainy-day Trial
Test first or build to last? Every delay and investment uses trading time.
Short lease: avoid a big bet
A complaint: “Everything got wet.” Someone suggests an umbrella dryer, but actual demand has not been counted. The site closes after six slots; keep at least 4 funds. Equipment cannot be taken away.
No workstation yet
Choose a service, then schedule a trial or construction
Illustrative waiting area. Records show actual demand. Unserved customers do not carry over.
Plan the next slot
Every action takes 1 slot. A durable station needs another slot to finish installation. You cannot change its service after building, but a temporary station can be upgraded to the standard full process for 2 funds.
What do you know so far?
Starting evidence: Problem: vague complaints. Solution: untested. Short lease; preserve cash.
Capacity and durability are specifications. Processing an item does not guarantee solving the customer's problem. Demand is fixed and unchanged by restarting.