Supply Chain Capacity Planning Checklist
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Demand Forecasting Accuracy
Assess the accuracy of current demand forecasting methods and identify areas for improvement.
Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD)
Mean Squared Error (MSE)
Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE)
Forecasting Method Used
Date of Last Forecast Review
Summary of Recent Forecast Performance
Data Sources Used for Forecasting
Production Capacity Assessment
Evaluate current production capabilities and identify potential bottlenecks.
Current Maximum Production Volume (Units/Day)
Current Production Volume (Units/Day)
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Percentage
Description of Bottlenecks in Production Process
Primary Production Equipment Status
Date of Last Major Equipment Maintenance
Production Process Constraints
Changeover Time Between Products (Minutes)
Supplier Capacity Analysis
Review supplier capacity and potential risks to supply continuity.
Supplier's Current Production Capacity (Units/Week)
Supplier's Maximum Potential Capacity (Units/Week)
Supplier's Capacity Utilization Rate
Description of Supplier's Production Processes
Date of Last Supplier Capacity Assessment
Potential Capacity Expansion Options
Estimated Lead Time for Capacity Expansion (Weeks)
Inventory Buffer Strategy
Analyze inventory levels and safety stock calculations to ensure adequate buffer.
Current Safety Stock Level (Units)
Lead Time (Days)
Demand Variability (Standard Deviation)
Service Level Target (%)
Cost of Stockout (USD/Unit)
Holding Cost per Unit (USD/Year)
Explanation of Buffer Strategy Rationale
Logistics & Transportation Capacity
Evaluate transportation options and identify potential constraints.
Current Truck Fleet Size
Maximum Daily Shipment Volume (Units)
Primary Transportation Mode
Date of Last Transportation Capacity Review
Average Delivery Time (Days)
Potential Transportation Bottlenecks
Maximum Container Capacity (TEU)
Warehouse & Distribution Center Capacity
Assess warehouse storage and throughput capabilities.
Current Storage Capacity (Pallets)
Current Throughput Capacity (Units/Hour)
Available Dock Doors
Number of Forklifts
Warehouse Layout Efficiency (High/Medium/Low)
Date of Last Capacity Audit
Notes on Current Capacity Constraints
Maximum Pallet Density (Pallets/sq ft)
Labor & Equipment Availability
Review current staffing levels and equipment availability and plan for potential shortfalls.
Current Number of Production Workers
Projected Increase in Production Volume (%)
Number of Maintenance Technicians
Date of Last Equipment Servicing
Current Labor Skill Levels (Overall)
Number of Forklifts Available
Details on Current Equipment Maintenance Schedule
Scalability & Flexibility Planning
Assess the ability to scale operations up or down to meet changing demand.
Maximum Production Capacity (Units/Week)
Current Staffing Levels
Projected Staffing Needs (Peak Season)
Contractual Flexibility with Suppliers
Potential Scalability Options
Date of Next Capacity Review
Notes on Potential Scalability Challenges
Technology Infrastructure Assessment
Evaluate technology capabilities to support capacity planning and optimization.
ERP System Version
Cloud or On-Premise?
Network Bandwidth (Mbps)
Last Infrastructure Upgrade Date
Key Software Integrations (e.g., TMS, WMS)
Describe Current Cybersecurity Measures
Contingency Planning & Risk Mitigation
Develop strategies to address potential capacity constraints and disruptions.
Describe potential supply chain disruptions (e.g., natural disasters, geopolitical events)
Identify critical suppliers at risk (Select all that apply)
Estimated financial impact of a major disruption (in currency)
Date of last disaster recovery drill
Alternative sourcing options identified?
Describe communication plan for disruptions
Upload documentation related to alternative sourcing agreements
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