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Capacity

What is Capacity? Definition and meaning

Capacity reflects the maximum output over a defined period of time. It depends on the available number of people, machines, tools or rooms.

Frequently asked questions

What does capacity indicate?
Capacity reflects the maximum output over a defined period of time. It therefore shows how much a team or organisation can achieve at most within that time.
What does capacity depend on?
Capacity depends on the available number of people, machines, tools and rooms. The more of these resources are on hand, the higher the maximum output turns out.
How do you keep track of capacity?
Since capacity depends on the available people, machines, tools and rooms, overarching resource planning helps to keep the maximum output for each period in view.