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Production Capacity Management

Correctly size production resources and align capacity with demand to improve supply chain performance.

Controllo e miglioramento dei processi aziendali nella gestione della Supply Chain

12/06/2026

START DATE

8 hours

COURSE DURATION

9 – 6

ORARI

05/06/2026

REGISTRATION BY

Hybrid

IN THE CLASSROOM AT VIA JAN PALACH, 55, MODENA | REMOTELY ON MICROSOFT TEAMS

Funding

Courses fundable through Interprofessional Funds

The course can be funded through Funds: please let us know during registration or contact us.

Promotion

−10% on multiple registrations

Applicable for two or more participants from the same company for the same course


Courses are confirmed only upon reaching the minimum number of participants.

Each course adopts the Learning by Doing method, which prioritizes learning through practice.
Who is it for?

For those who plan resources, production capacity, and demand

  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Planning Managers
  • Planners
  • Production Managers

Prerequisites

There are no necessary prerequisites.
What you will learn

Methods and tools to align capacity and production needs

  • You will be able to correctly size production capacity
  • You will be able to assess resource needs based on demand
  • You will be able to monitor production performance
  • You will be able to analyze internal capacity and supplier capacity
  • You will be able to apply Lean tools to increase production flexibility
  • You will be able to support planning decisions with objective data
Program

Sizing and monitoring of production capacity

Module 1 Production capacity

Introduction to the concept of production capacity, reference parameters, and capacity management logic in industrial contexts.

Module 2 Production capacity in multi-product contexts

Analysis of critical issues and variables characterizing production capacity management in multi-product environments.

Module 3 Sizing principles

In-depth study of sizing logic and criteria used to evaluate the correct sizing of production resources.

Module 4 Demand assessment and resource calculation

Analysis of forecasted demand and use of calculation methods to determine the number of necessary resources.

Module 5 Tools to support sizing

In-depth study of tools used for production capacity sizing and support for planning decisions.

Module 6 Capacity planning and monitoring

Analysis of planning processes and techniques for monitoring internal production capacity.

Module 7 Supplier monitoring and production flexibility

In-depth study of supplier capacity monitoring, Lean Manufacturing principles, and strategies for creating a flexible supply chain.

Module 8 Practical cases and applied exercises

Practical application of concepts through real cases, simulations, and analysis of operational situations for production capacity sizing.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Does the course cover the sizing of production resources?

Yes, the program delves into sizing methodologies and the calculation of necessary resources based on demand.

Are supplier capacity issues addressed?

Yes, the course includes monitoring supplier production capacity and its impact on the supply chain.

Is Lean Manufacturing discussed?

Yes, the in-depth sections include Lean Manufacturing techniques and strategies for a flexible supply chain.

Does the course include practical examples?

Yes, the program includes practical cases and operational applications.

Request information

Do you want to align production capacity and demand?

Contact us to receive the complete course program and discover how to improve resource sizing and production planning.

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