Slack, Brandon-Jones and Johnston Operations Management Definitions Quiz

To provide an 'appropriate' amount of capacity at any point in time.

Measure aggregate capacity and demand, identify alternative capacity plans, choose the most appropriate capacity plan, forecast demand, estimate current capacity.

Number of units per week, number of patients treated per week, number of customers entertained per week, number of items sold per day, number of passengers per week available on the sector.

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<p>By its effect on costs, revenue, working capital, and service level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure the right amount of capacity is available at all times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To help in making informed decisions about capacity levels and future demand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Design capacity, actual output, product mix, and capacity issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By measuring aggregate capacity and demand, forecasting future needs, and selecting the most suitable capacity plan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid inefficiencies such as underutilization or overutilization of resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers