Capacity Planning In Manufacturing with Focus on Semiconductor Industry

Capacity planning is a critical aspect of manufacturing that ensures resource optimization, cost efficiency, and timely production. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the latest findings on capacity planning, explores key challenges, and highlights future directions. Emphasis is placed on the role of advanced manufacturing technologies, Industry 4.0, and data-driven decision-making in improving capacity planning processes, with a special focus on the semiconductor industry due to its complex supply chains and high capital investment requirements.