kapacitetsbalancen
Kapacitetsbalancen, often translated as capacity balancing or capacity planning, is a critical concept in production and operations management. It refers to the process of matching the production capacity of a manufacturing facility or service provider with the demand for its products or services. The goal is to ensure that there is enough capacity to meet customer orders without incurring excessive costs associated with overcapacity or lost sales due to insufficient capacity.
The process typically involves forecasting future demand, assessing current capacity, and then identifying any discrepancies. If
Effective capacity balancing considers both short-term and long-term perspectives. Short-term adjustments might involve scheduling changes or
Various tools and techniques are employed in capacity balancing, including linear programming, simulation, and spreadsheet modeling.