Low capacity utalisation advantages
Flexbiity to take in new orders
Less stress on workforce
Capcity utilization
Measures how much of a businesses maximum output is actually being used
Way to improve Capacity Management
Training staff to be flexible
Use of technology and automation
Match staff to seasonal demand
Disadvantages of low capacity utilization
Lower profits
Higher cost
Inefficient due to unused resources
Stakeholder impact on High utalisation
Workers-More working hours,increase workload,possible burnout
Managers-higher profits
Shareholders-higher profits and dividends
Customer-possible lower quality In goods
Stakeholder impact on low utalisation
Employees-decrease workload,boardem
Managers-pressure to cut cost
Shareholders-Lower profits
Customers-higher quality goods
What is capacity management
The process of ensuring a business has the right capacity to meet demand
What can a business do when utalisation is low
Reduce staff
Close underperforming facilities
Market in order to boost demand
Capcity utalisation Formula %
Current output/Maximum possible output x100
What can a business do when utalisation is too high
Hire more staff and machinery
Increase operating hours