Researcher paraphrase of the section's central contribution; detailed qualifications and corrections are in the related Literature Note.
Printed pp. 145–162; physical PDF 150–167.
Useful capacity is constrained by complete cycle time, staffing, utilities and material routing, not just vessel volume.
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Purchasing and Capacity: Start With the Product and Schedule
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Useful capacity is constrained by complete cycle time, staffing, utilities and material routing, not just vessel volume.
Locator: printed pp. 145–162; PDF 150–167.
Chapter 5 asks the buyer to begin with product goals and available resources. Still size is only one variable. Installation, utilities, service access, cleaning, maintenance, lead times and local support shape whether equipment can deliver the intended production schedule.
This is original paraphrase, not a direct quotation. See the linked note for critical assessment and course application.