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CAPACITY-PLANNING5 MIN READ

Walk the forecast shock without flooding the system

Sequence a response to a sudden demand spike using demand triage, utilization checks, and bottleneck protection.

Forecast shock Demand rises 35% with two days of notice. You need a response that protects revenue without buying waste. Framework Verify, focus, then expand Start by confirming the demand signal, then test where it lands in supply, then protect or elevate the real constraint. Bad shortcut Expanding every team at once because the forecast feels scary. The plan changes where the risk is highest, not everywhere equally. Demand shocks should be translated into a focused capacity response, not a blanket reaction. Node 1 Read the signal Sales says the forecast is up 35%, but two large orders are still…

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