Managing Capacity

Definitions, measures and examples of capacity

o Factors that affect capacity

o Theoretical vs. Rated Capacity

o Internal and supply chain considerations of too high/too low capacity o Tactical vs. Strategic Capacity, including details

o Three capacity strategies which is preferable? Which is (are) most likely?

o Ramifications of excess demand and excess capacity which are preferable?

o Problem solving : o BEP

o Profitability impact of current vs. new capacity o Decision trees