FeasibilityAnalysen

Feasibility analyses are systematic evaluations that aim to determine whether a proposed project, product, or solution is viable. They assess whether the idea can be implemented within technical, economic, legal, and operational constraints before substantial resources are committed. The results inform a go/no-go decision and help guide subsequent planning.

Feasibility analyses typically address several dimensions. Technical feasibility reviews whether the required technology exists, can be integrated with current systems, and meets performance requirements. Economic feasibility evaluates costs, benefits, and financial metrics such as net present value, return on investment, and payback period. Legal feasibility checks regulatory compliance, permits, and contractual constraints. Operational feasibility examines organizational impact, processes, skills, and change management.

Common practice involves defining objectives and constraints, collecting data from stakeholders, modeling assumptions, and comparing feasible alternatives. Analysts produce quantitative analyses (cost estimates, revenue projections, risk assessments) and qualitative judgments about risks and strategic fit. Techniques include cost–benefit analysis, sensitivity and scenario analysis, and project risk assessment. In early stages, preliminary studies are lighter; later stages may yield a detailed feasibility study.

Outputs typically include a feasibility report or memorandum, a recommended course of action, identified risks and mitigation measures, and a plan for next steps, such as a pilot, prototype, or detailed business case. Feasibility analyses do not guarantee success; they are a planning tool that must be updated as new information becomes available.

Notes: In German-speaking contexts the term Machbarkeitsstudie or Machbarkeitsevaluierung is common; Feasibility analyses is the English formulation used in multinational environments.