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Task_W135_Camille_Moingeon_4
APEX-Agents task Task_W135_Camille_Moingeon_4 in AI Agents for Manufacturing Cost Optimization. Compare dual-harness agent runs across models — rubric criteria, scores, and public traces.
Task prompt
What the agent was asked to do
Using Lumea's product portfolio (Q4) file, can you calculate the weighted average Q4 gross margin (%) per product category? Percentages and percentage points should be rounded to one decimal place and $ values should be rounded to the nearest dollar. 1. Compare each percentage to the midpoint of the industry 2024 gross margin range by category (from Lumea's beauty market analysis). Report the difference in percentage points. 2. For any category where Lumea is below the industry midpoint, assume Lumea closes half of the gap to the industry midpoint and revenue stays constant. Estimate the incremental Q4 gross profit opportunity for each underperforming category. Reply back to me with your findings here.
Published trajectories
Agent runs on this task
Curated dual-harness runs (parsed + original sandbox). Best scored run per model.
| Model | Harness | Score | Result | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5.5showcase | dual | 7/7 | Pass | Share pagePublic trace |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro | dual | 2/7 | Fail | Share pagePublic trace |
| GPT-5.4 | dual | 7/7 | Pass | Share pagePublic trace |
| GPT-5.4 mini | dual | 7/7 | Pass | Share pagePublic trace |
| GPT-5.4 nano | dual | 2/7 | Fail | Share pagePublic trace |
Grading rubric
Criteria and grader verdict (showcase run)
States that the percentage point difference for the Body category between the weighted average Q4 gross margin and the midpoint of the industry 2024 gross margin range is -7.7
PassEvidence: In the response table, Body has “Difference vs. midpoint | -7.7 pp.” Assessment: Criterion asks whether it states the Body percentage point difference is -7.7; pass.
States that the percentage point difference for the Haircare category between the weighted average Q4 gross margin and the midpoint of the industry 2024 gross margin range is +2.6
PassEvidence: In the response table, Haircare has “Difference vs. midpoint | +2.6 pp.” Assessment: Criterion asks whether it states the Haircare percentage point difference is +2.6; pass.
States that the percentage point difference for the Skincare category between the weighted average Q4 gross margin and the midpoint of the industry 2024 gross margin range is -12.4
PassEvidence: In the response table, Skincare has “Difference vs. midpoint | -12.4 pp.” Assessment: Criterion asks whether it states the Skincare percentage point difference is -12.4; pass.
States that the percentage point difference for the Suncare category between the weighted average Q4 gross margin and the midpoint of the industry 2024 gross margin range is -12.8
PassEvidence: In the response table, Suncare has “Difference vs. midpoint | -12.8 pp.” Assessment: Criterion asks whether it states the Suncare percentage point difference is -12.8; pass.
States that the incremental Q4 gross profit opportunity for the Body category is $308,934
PassEvidence: In the response table, Body has “Incremental Q4 gross profit opportunity | $308,934.” Assessment: Criterion asks whether it states the Body incremental opportunity is $308,934; pass.
States that the incremental Q4 gross profit opportunity for the Skincare category is $799,317
PassEvidence: In the response table, Skincare has “Incremental Q4 gross profit opportunity | $799,317.” Assessment: Criterion asks whether it states the Skincare incremental opportunity is $799,317; pass.
States that the incremental Q4 gross profit opportunity for the Suncare category is $449,763
PassEvidence: In the response table, Suncare has “Incremental Q4 gross profit opportunity | $449,763.” Assessment: Criterion asks whether it states the Suncare incremental opportunity is $449,763; pass.