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idle capacity [1 record]

Record 1 2004-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Work and Production
  • Production Management
DEF

The portion of capacity that is not used due to lack of product demand, errors in planning or similar causes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et production
  • Gestion de la production
DEF

Partie du potentiel de production que l'entreprise, une usine, un atelier ou une section n'utilise pas en raison de commandes insuffisantes, d'une mauvaise planification, d'une panne de machines, etc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trabajo y producción
  • Gestión de la producción
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