Capacity Quote by Seth Klarman
“Excess capacity in people, machines, or property will be quickly absorbed.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Intelligent Investor’s Guide to Value Investing, 2023
Excess capacity in any resource is quickly utilized, driving efficiency and growth.
In simple terms: Unused resources get used up fast.
Manage capacity to avoid waste.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business planning
- production scaling
- inventory control
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance capacity with demand?
- When should you reduce excess resources?
Overcapacity can lead to waste if demand falls.