Capacity Planning

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Capacity planning is the process of determining the production capacity needed to meet changing demands for goods or services. It involves forecasting demand, assessing available resources (facilities, equipment, labor, and transportation), and making cross-functional decisions to align capacity with demand in order to optimize cost, service, and quality.

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