Observed arrival · 2026-09-22
KIBOKUMI, the shift planner that treats staffing as a constraint problem
A Japanese service automatically builds part-time staff schedules from availability, preferences, staffing requirements, roles, and labor constraints.
- For
- Managers scheduling part-time retail or service staff
- Worth noticing
- The beta limits free use to one workplace and up to 10 employees, with LINE input and CSV output described.
Field notes
KIBOKUMI models shift planning as a constrained allocation problem rather than a sequence of spreadsheet edits. Its stated inputs include availability, preferred and avoided times, roles, skill levels, weekly hour limits, travel costs, and opening or closing duties. The page says managers can inspect why assignments were made, revise them manually, and have violations checked again. The current beta is described as free for one workplace with up to 10 employees; direct Excel import is not yet available.
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