Question 1: In some organizations capacity planning takes place very regularly and in some it takes place seldom. What are the factors that influence the frequency of capacity planning?
Following are the factors that influence the frequency of capacity planning.
- Facilities. The design of facilities includes the size as well as the provision of expansion
- Product and service factors can have a tremendous influence on capacity. Process factors refer to the quantity and quality requirements of a process
- Human factors include skill, craftsmanship, training and qualification to handle any job it also includes the motivational factors
- Operational factors with respect to effective capacity always refer to scheduling, late deliveries, acceptability of purchased materials, parts, quality inspection, control procedures and inventory problems page#67