Supply Chain Cost Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Analyze logistics overhead and compare your supply chain costs against industry benchmarks.
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Why people use Supply Chain Cost Calculator
Supply Chain Cost Calculator for Logistics Overhead Analysis
This Connector lets your agent do that math in seconds. You just tell your agent what the numbers are, and it gives you the distribution and the ratio immediately. You get a clear picture of your overhead without the spreadsheet headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get a clear, data-backed view of your supply chain costs compared to your actual peers.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking if your costs are competitive
A logistics manager wants to know if a 12% cost ratio is normal for a manufacturing firm.
- Real-world use case 02
Breaking down warehouse spend
A retail owner wants to see a breakdown of their warehouse costs versus their order processing fees.
- Real-world use case 03
Flagging sudden cost spikes
A supply chain analyst needs to flag a sudden spike in transportation costs compared to previous quarters.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Supply Chain Cost Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Supply Chain Cost Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Supply Chain Cost Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Get cost distribution
Analyzes how your total SCM spending is split across pillars like transportation and warehousing. This helps you see exactly which part of your chain is the most expensive.
- 02 Capability
Calculate scm ratio
Calculates your total SCM cost as a percentage of your revenue. It gives you a single, clear number for your overhead.
- 03 Capability
Evaluate sector performance
Compares your current SCM ratio against specific industry benchmarks like manufacturing or retail. It flags whether you're hitting your targets or overspending.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Supply Chain Cost Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Supply Chain Cost Calculator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m9U2cM5A3WcRdkuPjnLxaELEPCNcnrH6pQRTyKZx/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Supply Chain Cost Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Supply Chain Cost Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m9U2cM5A3WcRdkuPjnLxaELEPCNcnrH6pQRTyKZx/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Supply Chain Cost Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Supply Chain Cost Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"supply-chain-cost-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m9U2cM5A3WcRdkuPjnLxaELEPCNcnrH6pQRTyKZx/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Supply Chain Cost Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Supply Chain Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"supply-chain-cost-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m9U2cM5A3WcRdkuPjnLxaELEPCNcnrH6pQRTyKZx/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Supply Chain Cost Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Supply Chain Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"supply-chain-cost-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m9U2cM5A3WcRdkuPjnLxaELEPCNcnrH6pQRTyKZx/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Supply Chain Cost Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Supply Chain Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"supply-chain-cost-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m9U2cM5A3WcRdkuPjnLxaELEPCNcnrH6pQRTyKZx/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Supply Chain Cost Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Supply Chain Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add supply-chain-cost-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m9U2cM5A3WcRdkuPjnLxaELEPCNcnrH6pQRTyKZx/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Supply Chain Cost Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Supply Chain Cost Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Supply Chain Cost Calculator can move forward.
Logistics managers who are tired of manual spreadsheet updates and finance directors who need to justify overhead costs to the board. It's for the person who needs to know if their logistics spend is actually competitive or if they're just overpaying for shipping.
Logistics Manager
Analyzes weekly transport and warehousing costs to find where to cut spend on a Tuesday afternoon.
Supply Chain Analyst
Compares quarterly performance against manufacturing and retail benchmarks to report to the director.
Finance Director
Monitors the SCM cost ratio to ensure it stays within the target percentage of total revenue.
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Before you connect
Questions about Supply Chain Cost Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Supply Chain Cost Calculator help me find where I'm overspending?
Yes, it breaks down your costs into pillars like warehousing and transport so you can see the exact spend in each category.
How does the Supply Chain Cost Calculator compare my costs to other companies?
It uses industry benchmarks for sectors like manufacturing and retail to show you how your current ratios stack up against the norm.
What kind of data do I need to give my agent for the Supply Chain Cost Calculator?
You just need to provide your total revenue and your total supply chain expenditures to get started.
Can I use the Supply Chain Cost Calculator for different industries?
Yes, it specifically includes benchmarks for Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution.
How does this help with my logistics budget?
It turns raw numbers into a percentage of revenue, making it much easier to report your operational health to your finance team.
What metrics does this server calculate?
It calculates the SCM cost ratio, provides a breakdown of costs by category using get_cost_distribution, and evaluates performance against industry benchmarks.
How do I identify cost reduction opportunities?
Use the evaluate_sector_performance capability. It compares your current costs against sector-specific targets and flags categories that are exceeding their expected weight.
Which industries are supported for benchmarking?
The server includes hardcoded benchmarks for Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution sectors.
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