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Fundamentals of Capacity Planning and Analysis
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Rating: 4.6 out of 5(1,149 ratings)
3,792 students

Fundamentals of Capacity Planning and Analysis

Learn capacity planning and analysis: measure, model, and remove bottlenecks to boost efficiency and growth
Last updated 5/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • How Capacity Analysis is Used
  • The Various Methods for Measuring Capacity
  • The Types of Available Capacity
  • Theory of Constraints and Bottleneck Analysis
  • Goldratt's 5-step Method for Removing Bottlenecks
  • Understanding and Modeling Capacity Planning
  • Single and Multiple Part Aggregation Planning
  • Planning for Changes to Capacity
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness, OEE
  • Understanding and Modeling Capacity Verification
  • Wait Line Models - Their Design and Equations
  • Modeling in Excel Single and Multi-Server Wait Line Models

Course content

1 section27 lectures3h 19m total length
  • Introduction to the Course10:11
  • Input and Output Measures of Capacity7:36
  • Types of Capacity8:15
  • Practice Exercise2:21
  • Capacity Metrics6:30
  • Introduction to Bottleneck Analysis10:12
  • Bottleneck Analysis Model5:32

    Learn how a bottleneck analysis model in Excel simulates capacity across injection molding, napkin folding, packaging, and shipping, highlighting utilization, inventory buildup, and throughput under different scenarios.

  • Process for Removing Bottlenecks6:58
  • Process for Removing Bottlenecks14:21
  • Dealing with Bottlenecks
  • Understanding Capacity Planning4:31
  • Single Part Aggregations4:09
  • Modeling Single Part Aggregations6:39
  • Multiple Part Aggregations5:59
  • Modeling Multiple Part Aggregations9:25
  • Planning Capacity Changes, Pt 19:38
  • Planning Capacity Changes, Pt 26:04
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)8:08
  • Properties of a Useful Metric4:45
  • Capacity Verification5:51
  • Modeling Capacity Verification12:06

    Learn to build and apply an Excel-based capacity verification model with run rate audits across multiple operations, identify bottlenecks, and compare utilization to tack time.

  • Introduction to Wait Line Models9:09

    Explore wait line models and queueing models used in capacity planning for customer service, highlighting how wait time drives satisfaction and how total cost guides optimal service investment.

  • Wait Line Model Design5:13

    Analyze wait line model designs in service systems, focusing on how wait lines, servers (channels), and service phases shape performance across single- and multi-server configurations.

  • Wait Line Equations11:52

    Explore the mathematics of wait line models by examining lambda and mu, Poisson arrivals, and exponential service times, with practical Excel tools to analyze utilization, Lq, and Wq.

  • Simple Wait Line Modeling5:20
  • Multi-server Wait Line Model4:57
  • Conclusion to the Course1:50
  • Bonus Lecture12:12

Requirements

  • Basic Understanding of Facility Layout
  • Basic Understanding of Microsoft Excel

Description

An organization's capacity for serving its customers is a key input to understanding its revenue, profitability, and growth potential. So whether you're new to an organization trying to understand its capacity, or are planning a new project with a capacity target, this course Fundamentals of Capacity Planning and Analysis will give you the concepts, tools, and templates your need to succeed.

In this course, you will learn:

  • The Common and Not So Common Definitions of Capacity

  • How to Measure Capacity

  • Properties of a Useful Metric

  • The Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Bottleneck Analysis

  • The 5-Step Process for Removing Bottlenecks

  • The 3 Major Approaches to Capacity Planning

  • Modeling Single and Multi-Part Aggregations

  • Planning for Capacity Changes

  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

  • Capacity Verification, Run-at-Rate

  • Wait Line Models and Design

  • Wait Line Formulas

  • Single and Multi-Server Wait Line Capacity Analysis

  • And Much More!!

And in addition to the 3+ hours of lecture material, when you buy this class, you also get ALL the Microsoft Excel templates used during the course plus extra downloadable resources. These templates and "cheat sheets" are yours to download, use on your projects, and adapt to your needs.

BUT WAIT ... THERE's MORE!!

When you purchase this class, you get two additional benefits:

First, you get LIFETIME ACCESS to all course materials. If you want to come back for a refreshers 6 months or 6 years after completing this course, it will be here for you. With no required start or finish times, you get maximum flexibility to take or re-take this class as needed.

And secondly, if you have any questions about the course material, you are welcome to reach out to me, Ray Harkins, through Udemy's messaging service. I try very hard to respond to every question I get within 48 hours.

So in total, you get:

  • High-quality course materials,

  • Lots of downloadable templates and resources,

  • Lifetime access to all course materials,

  • Access to one-on-one Q&A,

  • All for a very low price!!

What did other students say about "Fundamentals of Capacity Planning and Analysis"?

"You made me a better production manager!" - A. Dahnoun

"A good teacher that breaks down complicated concepts into easily understandable parts that can be built upon." - E. Miller

"It was really good information about the capacity planning and deeply understood the content." - Sandeep L.

"Ray's style is welcoming and you can tell he is knowledgeable about the subject matter." - Vimesh P.

"This course provides different perspective in computing a capacity. I love how each concept discussed in a simple but detailed approach." - Jeth M.

"It is easy to understand. The course gave quite a number of working examples. Recommended" - Hendrata T.

"I have enjoyed learning with this course, very practical and the spreadsheets are really interesting." - Jaime U.


So if you want to advance your skills in capacity analysis, supply chain planning, or production management, this is the class for you ... Sign up today!!

Who this course is for:

  • Industrial Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Planners
  • Manufacturing Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Supply Chain Analysts
  • Inventory Analysts, Plant Engineers, Business Analysts, Engineering Managers