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Capacity, flow & constraints · Core

Utilisation

Also called: utilization rate

ELI5

The proportion of available capacity being used.

Used in conversation

“How are we defining utilisation in this deck?”

Pitch context

You will see “Utilisation” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches capacity, flow & constraints.

Why it matters: In capacity, flow & constraints, the definition can change ownership, capacity, process, cost or safety decisions.

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