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2 Chapter Concepts Taking resource constraints into account when developing a network diagram Determining the resource requirements plan for a project Leveling the
use of resources within the required time frame of the project Determining the shortest project schedule with the limited resources available Chapter Concepts Considering how to best utilize limited resources adds another dimension to planning and scheduling. It is necessary to estimate the types and quantities of resources required to perform each activity. These resources can include people, materials, equipment, tools, or
facilities. A resource requirements plan illustrates the expected utilization of resources by time period during the time span of the project. In many projects, several activities may require the same resources at the same time. There may not be sufficient resources available to satisfy all demands. These activities compete for the use of the same resources. If sufficient resources are not available when required, some activities
may have to be delayed until a later time when more resources are available. Resource availability can constrain the project schedule. They can also be a constraint on completing the project within budget if it is determined that additional resources are needed to complete the project by its required completion time. This chapter covers several approaches to incorporating resource considerations into the project plan and schedule. Based on the information
in this chapter, students will become familiar with: Taking resource constraints into account when developing a network diagram Determining the resource requirements plan for a project Leveling the use of resources within the required time frame of the project Determining the shortest project schedule with the limited resources available
3 Learning Outcomes Create a network diagram that takes resource constraints into account Prepare a resource
requirements plan Explain resource leveling Discuss resource-limited scheduling Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter, the student should be able to: Create a network diagram that takes resource constraints into account Prepare a resource requirements plan Explain resource leveling Discuss resource-limited scheduling
4 Project Human Resource Management 5 $3 Million Emerging Technology Fund Investment in Palmaz Scientific,
Inc.
6 Allocating Resources in Multi-Project Programs: Lessons Learned from the Trenches 7 Technical-Constrained Planning 8 Resource-Constrained Planning 9 Resource Requirements Plan 10 Example Painting Project: Resource Requirements 11 Resource Leveling Minimize resource requirement fluctuations 12 How to level the painting project?
13 In the painters example, resource utilization can be leveled. 14 Resource Leveling (Smooting)
15 Resource Leveling (Smooting) 16 Resource Leveling Heuristics 17 Common Priority Rules As soon as possible As late as possible 18 Resource Leveling Steps 19 Resource Leveling Example
20 Resource Leveling Example 21 Resource Leveling Example 22 Resource Leveling Example 23 Resource
Leveling Example
24 Resource Leveling Example 25 Resource-Limited Scheduling 26
Example Painting Project: Limited Resources 27 Example Painting Project: First Resource Allocation
28 Example Painting Project: Second Resource Allocation 29 Example Painting Project: Third Resource Allocation
30 Resource Requirements For Information Systems Development 31
Project Management Information Systems
32 Critical Success Factors 33 Summary The consideration of resources adds another dimension to planning and scheduling; resources can constrain a project. Resources can include people, materials, equipment, tools, facilities, and other crucial elements to a project. A resource requirements plan illustrates the expected utilization of resources by time period during the time span of the project.
Resource leveling, or smoothing, is a method for developing a schedule that attempts to minimize the fluctuations in requirements for resources when the project completion time is fixed. Resource-limited scheduling is a method for developing the shortest schedule when the quantity of available resources is fixed, and may extend the project completion time in order to keep within the resource limits. Summary The consideration of resources adds another
dimension to planning and scheduling; resources can constrain a project. Resources can include people, materials, equipment, tools, facilities, and other crucial elements to a project. A resource requirements plan illustrates the expected utilization of resources by time period during the time span of the project. Resource leveling, or smoothing, is a method for developing a schedule that attempts to minimize the fluctuations in requirements for resources
when the project completion time is fixed. Resource-limited scheduling is a method for developing the shortest schedule when the quantity of available resources is fixed, and may extend the project completion time in order to keep within the resource limits. What is resource limited scheduling?The resource-limited schedule is a project schedule whose schedule activities start dates, and finish datesdirectly reflect the availability of all resources in question. Typically, a resource-limited schedule will not have any start dates that are early or late.
Can constrain the project schedule because the quantities of various types of resources available to perform the project activities may be?-Resources can constrain the project schedule because the quantities of various types of resources available to perform the project activities may be limited. -It is necessary to estimate the types and quantities of resources required to perform each activity.
Why would activities be drawn in a serial relationship in a network diagram?Network diagrams illustrate the technical constraints among activities. Activities are drawn in a serial relationship because, from a technical standpoint, they must be performed in that sequence.
How does the delaying of activities affect the project?The delaying of activities helps give others more time on their tasks because they won't affect the project schedule. It is good practice to have the person who will be responsible for the costs associated with the work make the cost estimates.
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