What is Capacity Planning in Operations Management

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In operations management, capacity refers to the maximum amount of output that a system, process, or resource can produce within a given period of time, while maintaining the desired level of quality. It is the amount of work that a system or process can handle without exceeding its capacity constraints.

Capacity can refer to the production capacity of a manufacturing facility, the capacity of a warehouse or distribution center to store and move products, or the capacity of a transportation network to move goods from one location to another. Effective capacity management is critical for a company's success, as it enables the company to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.

Capacity planning is the process of determining the appropriate level of capacity that a company needs to meet customer demand while maintaining an optimal balance between production costs, inventory levels, and customer service levels. It involves analyzing past demand trends, forecasting future demand, and determining the optimal level of resources, such as labor, equipment, and space, needed to meet that demand.

Effective capacity management requires a company to constantly monitor and evaluate its production systems and processes, making adjustments as necessary to ensure that they are operating at maximum capacity and minimizing bottlenecks and other constraints.

00:00 Intro
00:23 - What is Capacity Planning?
01:09 – What is Capacity?
02:10 – What is System Capacity?
04:45 – Key Takeaways
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