Plan service capacity before launching a promotion
A promotion can fill the pipeline faster than a service team can fulfil it. Capacity planning connects demand expectations with the people, time and equipment needed to keep promises.
Model the constrained resource
Estimate available hours after meetings, leave, administration and existing work. Compare demand by task type, not just customer count. Include variation and rework. Choose booking limits or staged launches where necessary rather than relying on overtime as the default capacity plan.
A worked example
A home services firm limits a campaign to appointment slots its technicians can support. Demand beyond those slots enters a transparent waiting list instead of receiving unrealistic visit promises.
Illustrative scenario; this is not a claim about an actual Conxn client or guaranteed results.
Your action checklist
- Calculate usable capacity
- Include existing commitments and variation
- Set customer-facing availability honestly
Should capacity always run at maximum utilisation?
No. Some buffer may be needed for variation, urgent work and improvement. The appropriate level depends on the process and customer commitments.
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