In MikesBikes, as in real life, your factory is most effective when the capacity of your workers is well matched to the capacity of your plant.
The formula used to calculate your Total Capacity (SCU) is:
Total Capacity (SCU) = √ (Factory Workforce Capacity SCU * Plant Capacity SCU)
This equation allows you to emphasize one form of capacity over another depending on how each approach fits with your strategic plan. For example, you can employ more workers immediately whereas you have to wait 12 months for new plant to become available.
Just be aware that if your Factory Workforce Capacity and Plant Capacity get too far out of balance then together they will not be working to their full potential.
Check your Manufacturing Responsiveness report when deciding whether to hire more or workers or purchase more Plant.
Here are some examples on how to calculate your Total Capacity:
Example 1
Factory Workforce Capacity = 30,000 SCUs and Plant Capacity = 30,000 SCUs
Total Capacity = √30,000 * 30,000 = 30,000 SCUs
Example 2
Factory Workforce Capacity = 40,000 SCUs and Plant Capacity = 15,000 SCUs
Total Capacity = √40,000 * 15,000 = 24,495 SCUs
Example 3
Factory Workforce Capacity= 50,000 SCUs and Plant Capacity = 25,000 SCUs
Total Capacity = √50,000 * 25,000 = 35, 355 SCUs
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