Capacity Requirements Planning

Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) is a process used by businesses to determine if they have enough resources—such as equipment, labor, and space—to meet production demands. It takes the master schedule of what needs to be made and calculates whether current capacity can fulfill that schedule on time. If there's a shortfall, adjustments like adding shifts or rescheduling are made. CRP helps ensure that production runs smoothly, avoid delays, and optimize resource use, ultimately supporting efficient and timely delivery of products.