Automation index

How much of a Varnisher’s job can AI already do?

A colour card comes earlier. A finish that does not show the grain the wrong way does not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

18%

AI can already do 18% of this job.

#563 / 643

Varnisher

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Colour cards, ranges and orders. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Sand, stain, apply and dry. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	10%	+2.2
Booth, filters and dust. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Cabinetmaker, deadlines and touch-up. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Repairs in the home and on site. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Not delivering a piece with orange peel. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		18%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

28%

#111 / 643

Demand planner

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Forecast, promotions and bias. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	52%	+9.4
Safety stock, lead time and the order. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Sales, the spike and the promo nobody flagged. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
S&OP, consensus and the fight over numbers. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The supplier who fails and not covering with air. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Neither empty nor drowned, and not inflating the forecast. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		28%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low