We use the resource leveling when we have to deal with project resources' constraint without changing the project schedule baseline. In other words the original estimated schedule will not change. But with resource leveling the project schedule baseline may change.
We use the resource leveling when we have to deal with project resources' constraint without changing the project schedule baseline. In other words the original estimated schedule will not change. But with resource leveling the project schedule baseline may change.
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Resource Leveling: It is a resource optimization technique in which the start and finish dates are adjusted to keep the resource utilization at optimum level. It is used when there is a resource constraint, when critically required resources are available only during a particular time period, or i limited quantity or deputed elsewhere. Resource leveling usually results in increase in project duration.
Resource Smoothing: The activities are adjusted such that the resources are not allowed to increase a predefined limit. The dates are allowed to change within the free and total float. Hence the critical path does not change. Resource optimization is not achieved with resource smoothing. Saving Changes...
Deepa KalangiManager, Program Management, Author, Trainer| CVS HealthCharlotte, NC, United States
Atul nailed it down. I have used both depending on the projects and company's goals. Saving Changes...
Seema SonkiyaHead Business Analysis Practices, PMI-PBA trainer| iZenBridge Consultancy Private LimitedJaipur, Rajasthan, India
Here is the short and crisp video on Resource Leveling and Resource Smoothing
