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Definition	Maximum production capacity achieved when an establishment is operated under normal conditions(equipment, labor, production efficiency, etc.)
Commentary	Distinguished by maximum and optimal production capacities in according to production conditions. The maximum production capacity is a theoretical production capacity under the assumptions that there are sufficient supply and demand for production factors, a market demand and a labor efficiency of 100%, on the other hand, the optimal production capacities refer to the maximum production capacities at work by considering the establishments' operating conditions, equipments and labor efficiency at work . The optimal production capacity includes all facilities currently in operation and unintended idle facilities, which are capable of operating if there's a need, but excludes intended idle facilities and stand-by facilities. However, the maximum production capacity also includes idle and stand-by facilities.
Source	KOSTAT (Monthly Survey of Mining and Manufacturing)