2. Resource Allocation- Introduction
Helps in reviewing and modifying the ideal
activity plan.
Helps in revise stage or project completion
dates
The final result of resource allocation involves
schedules like
Activity Schedule
Resource Schedule
Cost Schedule
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3. Nature of Resources
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A resource is any item or person required for the
execution of the project
In general resource will fall into one of the seven
categories
Labor
Equipment
Materials
Space
Service
Time
Money
4. Identifying Resource Requirements
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The first step in resource allocation plan is to
list the resources that will be required along
with the expected level of demand.
This can be done by considering each activity
in turn and identifying the resources required.
7. Scheduling Resources
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After identifying resource requirement list, next
is to map this list to activity plan to assess the
distribution of resources required over the
duration of the project.
Can be done by representing the activity plan
as a bar chart and produce a histogram for
each resource.
9. Problem
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It causes two analyst/designers to be idle for
twelve days
One for seven days
One for two days between specification and
design
Another problem in uneven histogram is it is
that more likely to call for levels of resource
beyond those available.
11. Smoothing
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By adjusting the start date of some activities
and splitting others, a resource histogram can
subject to constraints such as precedence
requirement, be smoothed to contain resource
at available levels.
By delaying the start of some activities,
reduces the maximum level of demand for the
resource.
Non-critical activities can be split, they can
provide a useful way of filling.
12. Two ways of prioritizing
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Total float priority
Activities are ordered according to the total float
Smallest total float has higher priority(Like Ranking)
Ordered list priority
Activities that can be proceed at the same time are
ordered according to a set of simple criteria.
Burman’s Priority list:
Shortest Critical Activities
Critical Activities
Shortest Non-Critical Activities
Non-Critical Activities with Least Float
Non- Critical Activities
13. Creating Critical Paths
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Scheduling resources can create new critical
paths.
Delaying the start of an activity due to lack of
resources will cause that activity to become
critical
Delay in completing one activity can delay the
availability of a resource required for later
activity.