This paper presented an explanation on how Markov chains and Monte Carlo simulations can be utilized in capacity planning while illustrating the points using a simple case study example.
This can be used as a starting point for further research in utilizing both discrete and stochastic methods in capacity planning.
Even though both Markov chains and Monte Carlo simulations are widely used methods, their integration in the context of capacity planning presents a new way of looking at the problem of creating adequate and sufficient conditions for production in today is unstable, uncertain world.