Capacity Planning & Utilization
Model demand vs. capacity over 24 months. Determine when to add shifts, lines, or outsource — and quantify the cost of each option.
24-Month Demand vs. Capacity
Demand trajectory with base and effective capacity lines
Expansion Scenarios
Capacity options with cost and utilization impact
Executive Recommendations
Methodology
Utilization = Demand ÷ Max Capacity. Effective Capacity = Max × (1 + OT%). 24-month projection compounds demand growth monthly with ±8% seasonality. Constraint month = first month demand exceeds effective capacity.