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Practice
Interpret utilization carefully
A fictional process reports 80% utilization. Which conclusion is justified?
Capacity dashboard
Compare used capacity with the defined available capacity
- Output rate
- Output ÷ operating time Retain the compound unit
- Available
- Stations × stated rate Under supplied conditions
- Gap
- Available − planned Remaining defined capacity
Illustrative utilization80%
Rates become comparable only after scope, task mix, operating time, units, quality, safety, and constraints align.