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Capacity Planning vs. Resource Planning: Explained

Capacity Planning vs. Resource Planning: Explained

Capacity Planning vs. Resource Planning: Explained

Capacity planning and resource planning may seem similar, but each has a unique role. Both are essential for the effective use of people and resources within a company.

How do you ensure that you always have enough capacity to meet demand? This without having surpluses or shortages? And how do you allocate the available resources to the right place at the right time?

In this article, we answer the frequently asked questions. We discuss the differences, benefits, and practical applications of capacity planning and resource planning.

- 4 november 2024 - 7 min

Carmen

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Carmen

Carmen Kelder is a marketer at vPlan and enjoys exploring productivity and smarter ways of planning. As a marketer, she understands better than anyone how planning and practice come together. What she learns, she applies in real-world situations and shares through clear, practical content that helps teams work more efficiently.