Master Planning & Capacity Planning
The problem
Many manufacturers build production plans based on demand without fully considering equipment availability, labor capacity, material constraints, or operational limitations. The result is unrealistic plans, constant rescheduling, missed deliveries, and inefficient resource utilization.
How Harumi helps
Is your production planning process facing any of these challenges?
Master Planning & Capacity Planning helps manufacturers synchronize demand, production resources, and operational constraints to create achievable production plans.
Production demand exceeds available capacity
Demand frequently outpaces manufacturing resources, forcing planners to constantly adjust production priorities.
Capacity bottlenecks are discovered too late
Critical constraints only become visible after production plans have been released, creating delays and operational disruptions.
Resource planning is disconnected
Equipment, labor, materials, and production capacity are planned independently, making it difficult to create feasible production plans.
Planning cycles are slow and reactive
Manufacturing plans require frequent manual adjustments as conditions change across the factory.
Capabilities
The pillars of master planning & capacity planning
Build realistic production plans that balance demand with operational capability.
Demand & Capacity Alignment
Balance forecasted demand against available production capacity to identify shortages, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities before execution.
Resource Capacity Planning
Plan equipment, labor, work centers, and production resources to maximize utilization while avoiding operational overload.
Bottleneck Analysis
Identify production constraints that limit throughput and evaluate alternatives to improve manufacturing performance.
Production Plan Optimization
Generate feasible master production plans that balance customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and business priorities.
Who benefits
Who benefits most from Master Planning & Capacity Planning?
Designed for manufacturers that need to balance demand, production capacity, and operational resources. Ideal for companies that:
Operate capacity-constrained manufacturing facilities
Manage multiple production lines or plants
Experience frequent production rescheduling
Need better visibility into manufacturing capacity
Want to improve schedule adherence
Seek higher resource utilization
Jorney
The decision journey supported by Harumi
Turn production capacity into a competitive advantage.
Plan
Balance demand forecasts, production resources, and operational constraints to establish a feasible manufacturing plan.
Prioritize
Identify critical products, work centers, and capacity constraints based on business priorities and operational impact.
Schedule
Coordinate production orders, resource allocation, and manufacturing activities to maximize capacity utilization.
Measure
Track capacity utilization, production performance, schedule adherence, and manufacturing efficiency through continuous monitoring.
Simulate
Evaluate capacity changes, demand scenarios, and production strategies before releasing manufacturing plans.
