E – 1171 Capacity Planning Fundamentals

Long term capacity planning is a strategic decision for a company that must be carefully researched before implementation. The placement of equipment and its related work and maintenance access, material and work flows, plus potential expansion is critical because plant design and construction are normally tied to it. Clearly, this is an example of form following function.

This course is designed for project managers, operations managers and supervisors, or anyone involved in the process of converting raw materials into finished products who want to have a fundamental understanding of the factors that influence planning the capacity of a production process. These products can also be finished documents and not only hardware or durable goods.