Utilization can be calculated using the formula utilization = average output rate / maximum capacity.
Utilization = number of lots x setup time + processing time x number of units / number of hours per day x working days per year
Utilization = [200 x 1 + (45/60) x 2000] / (8 x 215) = 1700 / 1720
Utilization = 0.9884
The utilization is 0.9884 or 98.84%. capacity cushion can be calculated by subtracting the utilization from 1. The capacity cushion is 0.01163 or 1.17%