QDC1 Chapter 5 - Strategic Capacity Planning

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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📚 *Introduction to Strategic Capacity Planning* - Introduction to strategic capacity planning and its importance in operations management. - Capacity defined as the maximum output an operating unit can handle. - The goal of reaching equilibrium between long-term supply capacity and demand for maximum profitability. 01:19 🤔 *Key Questions in Capacity Planning* - Identifying the type, amount, and timing of capacity needed. - Emphasizes the challenges of predicting demand and the necessity of strategic planning in capacity decisions. 02:13 📈 *Strategic Considerations and Incremental Capacity* - The strategic approach to scaling capacity in relation to demand growth and product lifecycle. - Importance of considering costs, benefits, risks, and supply chain capabilities in capacity planning. 04:33 💡 *Strategic Nature of Capacity Decisions* - Capacity decisions as strategic due to their long-term impact on business viability. - The balance between under and over capacity and its effects on business operations and reputation. 06:11 📊 *Measuring and Defining Capacity* - Discussion on design and effective capacity, and the importance of measuring capacity in consistent units. - The distinction between design and effective capacity and their implications for operational efficiency. 08:01 🛠️ *Effective Capacity and System Efficiency* - Explanation of effective capacity and how it's measured in real-world settings. - Introduction to efficiency and utilization as measures of system effectiveness. 10:57 🔄 *Capacity Strategies* - Overview of the three main capacity strategies: leading, following, and tracking. - The advantages and drawbacks of each strategy and their application in business planning. 13:15 🏋️ *Capacity Cushion* - The concept of capacity cushion and its significance in handling demand fluctuations and maintaining operational flexibility. - How to calculate and the strategic reasons for maintaining a capacity cushion. 15:32 📝 *Steps in Capacity Planning* - Outline of the eight steps involved in capacity planning, emphasizing the comprehensive approach to evaluating and enhancing capacity. - Importance of financial and qualitative assessments in selecting the best capacity plan. 17:49 🧮 *Calculating Capacity Requirements* - Explanation of the formula for calculating capacity requirements and its practical application. - A numerical example demonstrating how to determine the number of machines needed to meet production demand. 21:11 📉 *Optimal Operating Level* - Discussion on finding the optimal operating level to minimize averagecost per unit. - The relationship between production rate and cost efficiency, highlighting the importance of operational optimization in capacity planning. 21:38 📉 *Understanding Optimal Operating Level and Economies of Scale* - Exploring the relationship between production quantity and cost efficiency. - The optimal operating level occurs where cost per unit is minimized. - Economies of scale benefit up to an optimal point; beyond that, diseconomies of scale increase costs. 24:07 📊 *Cost-Volume Relationship and Break-even Analysis* - The principle of cost-volume relationship and its impact on production strategy. - Introduction to break-even analysis in capacity planning. - Importance of recognizing the optimal level of manufacturing to ensure economic efficiency. 25:58 🏭 *Final Summary and Strategic Importance of Capacity Planning* - Summary of key takeaways from the chapter on strategic capacity planning. - Emphasis on the strategic importance of aligning capacity with demand and overall business goals. - Highlighting the complexity and significance of capacity decisions in operational and strategic planning. Made with HARPA AI

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