OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

NAME: FAIZAN MOAZZAM

ID 70071190

SECTION: “B”

SUBITTED TO: MA’AM ALEEMA SHUJA

ASSIGNMENT 3 B

TOPIC: CAPACITY PLANNING

 CAPACITY PLANNING

Question

In what ways does technology have an impact on capacity planning?

Impacts of technology:

Technology can improve capacity planning by positively impacting operational factors, supply
chain factors, operational factors and facilities. Technology affects all aspects of capacity
planning.

Technology can provide managers with the data they need to make effective decisions, which
can improve the accuracy of management plans. Technical solutions collect data from internal
and external sources, store it in data warehouses, and provide administrators with network
access. Collaboration tools enable your managers to plan operations and make joint decisions.

Factors

Suppliers, warehouses, distributors and transportation are other factors that affect capacity
planning. Design capability, productivity and efficiency are based on the commitment to long-
term capabilities. It usually plans a timetable, which will last for a long time.
Storage:

Storing large amounts of available data can be a problem. However, you can use cloud storage to
enhance your facilities. Cloud storage is a paid solution that allows you to store data on large free
service servers. Your IT team can access data with a secure Internet connection and increase or
decrease the amount of storage they use. This flexible storage method means you can increase
the amount of planned data provided to managers without having to invest in additional storage
capacity.

Data:

The most important effect of technology on management plans is that large amounts of data
related to sales, inventory and production can be obtained. You can use information technology
to collect external data from sales teams, branches, retailers, suppliers and logistics partners. You
can include market data from independent analysts and market research companies, as well as
internal data about customer orders, inquiries, and increased productivity.
People:

Social networking tools can help your manager plan their human resources. Consulting company
Deloitte has developed a system that enables employees to publish their personal data and work
experience. Managers and other employees can access the configuration file via the intranet to
identify the skills needed to provide people with expert advice or to join a project team.

Access:

Communication networks enable managers throughout the organization to access and share the
same data. The technology partnership is to eliminate information islands that were formerly
known as "information islands". Managers can also use collaborative tools such as video
conferencing and Internet forums to share data and conduct joint planning exercises.

Integration:

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software improves planning by integrating a single computer
system into an organization. Customer orders are easier to implement and plan because the ERP
system replaces a series of independent computer systems in different departments (such as sales
management, finance, warehousing and scheduling). Managers can now monitor order progress
through different companies' systems and identify any interruptions or other issues as the basis
for planned improvements.