Editorial draft available to read. Factual and language review is pending. Examples are illustrative.
Decision and scope
Nominal capacity is not the same as usable production time. Document the calendar, qualified staff, maintenance and material constraints. Show planned, unavailable and unallocated hours separately. An available machine without the correct operator or tooling does not represent confirmed capacity for every order that could theoretically use it.
Illustrative example
Illustrative example: a line has an eight-hour shift, one maintenance hour and two hours reserved for another product. Five hours remain before setup and staffing are considered. Show each deduction and do not automatically translate the balance into units without a valid rate for that particular product.
Acceptance check
Test overlapping shifts, duplicate reservations and calendar changes. Use a consistent time unit throughout the calculations. Accept the view when planners can trace each constraint and explain whether an order fits, including which assumptions about staffing, setup or processing rates remain unconfirmed.
Key takeaways
- Accept the view when planners can trace each constraint and explain whether an order fits, including which assumptions about staffing, setup or processing rates remain unconfirmed.