Capacity planning is an important part of business management in the skilled trades. It involves optimally planning and deploying the available resources, such as labor, materials and machinery. The aim is to avoid bottlenecks and complete Jobs on time. Effective capacity planning helps trade businesses to increase their productivity and profitability. Special software solutions that enable precise planning and monitoring of resources can be used for this purpose. These are often referred to as resource planning, workforce planning or work scheduling. Through good capacity planning, trade businesses can increase their competitiveness and satisfy their customers.
