Capacity Management
About Capacity Management
Capacity
management refers to the management of the available capacity of resources
that is limited and constrained under given conditions, to achieve
desired outcomes.
Capacity
management balances the cost of engaging resources with the demand for the
same so as to fulfill the demand within constrained cost and time.
Capacity management addresses capacity availability for products,
workforce, machines, or tools.
Why is Capacity Management important?
Capacity management is essential for an organization as it enables
- Optimized resource utilization
- availability of the resources as needed
- Fulfilment of company’s objectives and goals
- Achieving process deliverables
- Maintaining output with required quality and quantity
Who should take the Capacity Management Exam?
• Business managers and senior executives
• Business owners
• Anyone who wants to assess their capacity management skills
• Entrepreneurs
• Logistics or SCM professionals
• Production in charge or managers
Capacity Management Certification Course Outline
1. Forecasting
2. Sales and Operations Planning
3. Master Production Planning and Scheduling
4. Inventory Management
5. Material Requirements Planning
6. Production Scheduling
7. Capacity Management