Consider free resource capacities in project portfolio planning

Consider free resource capacities in project portfolio planning Identify free resource capacities and optimise utilisation The order intake as well as the delivery and end dates of your projects do not depend on the optimal utilisation of your staff and other resources. Coordinating project plans and carrying out capacity planning in such a way that all resources are continuously fully utilised is difficult. On the other hand, the best possible utilisation and good resourcing of projects are the guarantors of your company’s success.

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Identifying Resource Shortages in Projects

Identifying Resource Shortages in Projects Detect potential shortages due to a lack of resource capacities in capacity planning before assigning employees to your projects. You can identify issues and resolve dependency conflicts before they arise. Find out where you might have shortages in procurement, or how small changes to projects, resources, and priorities can impact your operations. Impending shortages can be mitigated by reallocating resources between projects, reprioritizing your project list, rescheduling projects or individual tasks, and/or acquiring new resources.

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