Monthly Capacity
The Monthly Capacity section in the 3 Clicks Supplier Portal allows suppliers to define the number of items they are capable of manufacturing per month. This field is essential for customers to evaluate production capability and allocate orders efficiently.
Monthly Capacity provides visibility to customers regarding a supplier's manufacturing limits. When maintained accurately, this helps customers plan production schedules and manage supply chain expectations more effectively.
How to Enter Monthly Capacity
To update monthly manufacturing capacity:
- Navigate to Settings (the gear icon in the left-hand menu).
- Select the Company tab.
- Scroll down to the Monthly Capacity section.
- Enter the number of units the company can manufacture per month.
- Click Save to confirm the changes.
Administrator Access Required
Only staff member with administrator permission has access to the Settings section and can update Monthly Capacity details.
Specify Item Monthly Capacity
Specify the monthly production capacity for specific item types manufactured for a customer.
- Navigate to Settings and select the relevant customer.
- Enter the monthly capacity for only the item types that are actively manufactured.
- Changes are saved automatically.
Best Practices
- Monthly Capacity should be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect operational changes.
- Suppliers should ensure the value reflects actual production ability, accounting for resources, staffing, and seasonal fluctuations.
- Keeping this field up to date helps avoid order volume mismatches and improves collaboration with customers.