In all the different matrix based organization, resource levelling and resource smoothing used.
Does resource optimization , comes under this category or it's a different concept. Saving Changes...
Resource smoothing is used when the time constraint takes priority. The objective is to complete the work by the required date while avoiding peaks and troughs of resource demand.
Resource levelling is used when limits on the availability of resources are paramount. It simply answers the question ‘With the resources available, when will the work be finished?’ Saving Changes...
There are basically two types of tools used by the resource optimization techniques
1. Resources smoothing,
2. Resources levelling Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
If you follow the best practice after you obtain the schedule that you consider could be accepted by all the stakeholders you have to continue to make it better. The same when you do not obtain it and you have to work on duration. Both techniques you mentioned are considered (in accordance to the PMBOK GUide) as optimization method. Is not about the type of organization you are working. Is about your resource availability. Because of that resource calendar is a critical success factor tool to take into account. That is mostly forgotten when people are creating schedules. Saving Changes...
Another note on this is that usually apply resource smoothing after already completed resource leveling. Saving Changes...
Tamer Zeyad SadiqAssistant Cost Manager| Turner & TownsendRiyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
It were already mentioned in resource optimization technique to relocate the resource due the demand in the activities as mentioned in PMBOK!!!!!! Saving Changes...
SUNNY HELWANDEBUSINESS LEAD| ExxonMobil Services Private LimitedDombivli, Maharashtra, India
Resource Levelling (Resource Constrained Scheduling) - In this schedule is adjusted based on demand & supply of resources. Can lead to increase in time required for completion of task.
Resource Smoothing (Time constrained Scheduling) - Peaks are adjusted, however there is no change on critical path. Saving Changes...
