Definition of Capacity:
The maximum amount of parts that may be processed in a given time period.
Is constrained by the bottleneck of the line–that is, the capacity of a production system depends on what is usually the slowest operation.
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Capacity = 1 / Cycle Time
Typically the above formula is used when cycle time is expressed in shifts/part, thus measuring capacity as parts/shift.
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