Translate available time, cycle time and OEE into a realistic units-per-shift, day, week and year capacity figure — so you know whether your process can meet forecasted demand.
Enter your values on the left, then press Calculate.
Dividing available time by cycle time gives theoretical capacity. Multiplying by OEE adjusts for real-world losses — downtime, slow running and quality defects — to give a realistic, dependable capacity figure.
You can usually lift capacity faster by improving OEE than by adding shifts or buying machines. Lift OEE from 60% to 75% and you've added 25% capacity at zero capital cost — and reduced cost-per-unit at the same time.
If capacity is well above demand, you have headroom but may be over-resourced. If capacity is below demand, you have a capacity gap that needs improvement, extra shifts, or new equipment. The capacity-vs-demand check tells you which situation you're in.