Trident University
Module 3 Case
OPM 500: Operations Mgmt. for Managers

In this paper, we are going to analyze the capacities including the rates of production, the amount of physical space and needs for equipment and people. We will look at the level of capacity these processes are operating and some of the possible bottlenecks. Then we will discuss the impact the forecast has on the future capacity needs and the implications if the forecast is inaccurate. Next some of the possible ways of increasing capacity and the implications for the short term and long term such as cost and investment in capital. Finally we will determine a plan for the capacity situation in the Plasti-back product line and justify the plan based on the concepts of capacity management.
Capacity utilization can vary at any given time. There are numerous things that can cause a company to experience growth or loss of utilization. The one 40-hour shift may need to be split into overlapping shifts. Of course an analysis would need to be conducted to see what times the most business is conducted. This would be on a temporary basis since Mr. Morton does not want to run with more than one shift. An in depth study has to be conducted in the different departments to find out where the problem is happening. The first thing I noticed was if there is not an accurate account of the inventories from any department that could be one of the problems. Each department should be assigned a certain amount of materials to help with better accountability. When materials come in they may not be receiving the amount they are charged. Those are a couple of small things that need to be addressed. Once there is a handle on this portion another analysis should be conducted to ensure progression.
Since the results from the forecast for Plasti-Brack products indicates there