Capacity Planning Template

Optimize your business operations with our Capacity Planning Template, a roadmap that helps identify, address, and monitor capacity gaps efficiently.

Identify the key business processes that demand resources

Document the minimum, average and maximum workload for each process

Collect and record current capacity data in the template

Assess current performance against workload data

Identify the capacity gaps and bottlenecks

Develop possible solutions to address the capacity gaps

Test the proposed solutions

Approval: Solution Testing Results

Collect and record the capacity data with the applied solutions in the template

Assess the projected future demand for each process

Approval: Projected Future Demand

Run capacity forecasting models based on future demand

Revise and refine the potential solutions based on forecasting results

Implement the selected solutions

Re-test the workload under the newly capacity adjusted environment

Approval: Final Capacity Adjustment Results

Perform readiness check for operational maintenance

Document the final resource allocation in the template

Monitor and review the capacity planning process performance

Continuously update the capacity planning template based on process performance

Identify the key business processes that demand resources

This task involves identifying the key business processes that require resources. It plays a crucial role in capacity planning as it helps determine where resources are needed the most. By understanding the resource demands of each process, we can effectively allocate resources and ensure smooth operations. The desired result is a clear understanding of which processes require resources and to what extent. To perform this task, you will need to review documentation, interview stakeholders, and analyze data. Potential challenges may include incomplete or outdated documentation and the need for coordination between different departments. Required resources include access to relevant documentation and the ability to communicate with stakeholders.

Describe the key business processes that demand resources

Select the key business processes that demand resources