How do resource smoothing and resource leveling differ from each other?
Resource smoothing aims to maintain original project deadlines while increasing project costs. On the other hand, resource leveling does not alter the existing resource capacity but instead emphasizes rescheduling, which may have an impact on project deadlines.
The accompanying diagram, sourced from the APM Body of Knowledge, provides a comparison between the two approaches.
Resource levelling and smoothing options (APM, 2019, p. 179)
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At a more significant level of impact, certain projects undergo more than just rescheduling or resource allocation adjustments. They may undergo a reevaluation of their project scope by the project sponsor. This involves a broader analysis of the entire project and requires reconsideration of how time, cost, and quality interact within the project.
A prime example is the review of large-scale infrastructure projects like railways. Such projects often undergo rescaling due to increased costs, resulting in significant deviations from the original plans. The consequences of these revisions can affect the client and a wider range of stakeholders and may even result in the loss of subsequent work opportunities (Kerzner, 2009, p. 529).
Now, let’s consider MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event that you have been following in the course videos thus far. When examining the provided figure, do you think it would be feasible to implement a resource leveling approach in this scenario?
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I would prefer Resource smoothing over Resource leveling because it shows commitment to meeting up with deadline and going out of one’s way to get every resource needed. But for the fact that Resource smoothing is very capital intensive and may sometimes lead to losses is worth deliberating on intensively.
In the case of MTD and the Glasgow event, whether resource leveling is feasible depends on several factors. Like the project deadline, event specific requirement like Set up, testing etc… allocation of resources.It won’t be feasible implementing a resource leveling approach because an event has been fixed and stakeholders are eagerly waiting for the delivery. However, resource smoothing can be used to fasten up the process and meet deadlines.
It might be feasible to implement Resource leveling but depending on several factors cox Resource leveling involves adjusting the project schedule to address resource constraints, ensuring that resource demand does not exceed availability. In the case of MTD and the Glasgow event, whether resource leveling is feasible depends on several factors. Like the project deadline, event specific requirement like Set up, testing etc… allocation of resources.
It won’t be feasible implementing a resource leveling approach because an event has been fixed and stakeholders are eagerly waiting for the delivery. However, resource smoothing can be used to fasten up the process and meet deadlines.
I think it would be feasible to implement a resource leveling approach if the situation requires it. We need to understand the project and how far it has gone in order to consider it.
In this case it depends on the urgency or intended reason the project was initially planned and scheduled for that deadline. It the event can not be pushed back due to a good reason, for instance national day etc, then resources smoothing and not resources leveling should be employed to meet up the deadline. Although it is a tough decision, as it is more likely to strain the available resources or project team, but I believe the project team will be glad they pushed further to impress their client by meeting up with the intended deadline. However, it should be spelt out to the project sponsor the effect it will have on the cost of the project.
In a situation where the date for the event can be rescheduled, then resources leveling should be employed, as this will safe extra cost being incurred on the project.
I think it depends on the project at hand and all that has happened so far. No project is the same. It’s at the project manager’s discretion on whether to apply resource levelling or resource smoothing.
For me I would prefer resource smoothing as a result of the required deadline to meet.
resources smoothing is the best approach since resources leveling will affect the deadline. and there is a deadline to keep
I don’t think resource levelling is a good approach to adopt because meeting the deadline for the event is very crucial. Resource smoothing is the better option in my opinion
Resource smoothing should be the best approach for MTD since they have important deadlines to meet and they can afford to have deadlines
I’d say the best approach should be resource smoothing as there is a deadline to meet up.
Resource smoothing should be the best approach for MTD since they have important deadlines to meet.
Yes the MTD can go ahead with resource leveling. It’s ok to reschedule with a possible impact on project deadlines.
Considering the dynamic nature of events like the Glasgow event, and the complexity of MTD’s operations, here’s an analysis of the feasibility of applying a resource leveling approach:
Challenges:
1. Unpredictable demand: Events like the Glasgow event may have unpredictable attendance, weather conditions, or last-minute changes, making it difficult to accurately level resources.
2. Variable resource requirements: Different events and installations may require unique resources, equipment, and personnel, complicating the resource leveling process.
3. Tight timelines: Events often have strict deadlines, leaving little room for adjustments or leveling resources.
Opportunities:
1. Core resources: MTD may have a core team of staff and resources that can be allocated across events, allowing for some level of resource leveling.
2. Standardized processes: Establishing standardized processes for event planning, installation, and management could help identify areas where resources can be leveled.
3. Collaboration and communication: Effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and suppliers can help identify potential resource constraints and facilitate leveling.
Conclusion:
While there are challenges to applying a resource leveling approach in MTD’s events business, there are also opportunities to explore. By identifying core resources, standardizing processes, and fostering collaboration, MTD may be able to implement resource leveling strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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The best approach to MTD and the Glasgow event challenges would be Resource smoothing because, Resource smoothing aims to maintain original project deadlines while increasing project costs. Due to the fact that the event is in some days time and MTD has a deadline to deliver
Considering the MTD and Gasglow company,
The best approach to be used in the case of MTD and Gasglow company is Resource Smoothing .
Because, new resources can be added to the project in order to deliver it on time to it’s clients and meetup deadline.
Resource Levelling can’t be used because of the following;
1) The MTD water company already have a deadline that they have to deliver.
2) Rescheduling task to match the available resources.
Implementing resource leveling for the Glasgow event project might be challenging due to its time-sensitive nature, interdependent tasks, and limited resources.
However, MTD could consider:
– Prioritizing critical tasks
– Breaking down large tasks
– Developing contingency plans
By taking a strategic approach, MTD might be able to implement resource leveling to some extent.
Ngozi Aniedobe
Using resource leveling approach in MTD or Glasgow might not work out well , reason is because it could have a negative impact on the company as regarding to feedback from the end users since resource leveling affects the expected delivery date as well as the overall quality. So instead I would say resource smoothing approach should be used, as adding more resources to meet deadlines brings good reputation to the company.
As a project manager, meeting deadlines remains paramount .
Considering the MTD and Gasglow company, Resource Levelling can’t be used because of the following;
1) The MTD water company already have a deadline that they have to deliver.
2) Rescheduling task to match the available resources.
The best approach to be used in the case of MTD and Gasglow company is Resource Smoothing .
New resources can be added to the project in order to deliver it on time to it’s clients and meetup deadline.
They can decide to work overtime thereby completing the project and deliver to it’s clients.
Resource Smoothing is more relevant and important for MTD and Gasglow company to adopt in order to meet the project deadline.
The challenge of floating the Glasgow event project is almost impossible because of the fixed date, hence i recommend Resource smoothing; though it will have an impact on the cost of the project.
Resource leveling approach should be applied to MTD’s Glasgow event.
The feasibility of MTD, the water installation events company to implement a resource leveling approach in the scenario of Glasgow event is very slim because resource leveling emphasizes rescheduling, which may have an impact on project deadlines. The challenge of floating the Glasgow event project is almost impossible because its fixed date, hence i recommend Resource smoothing; though it will have an impact on the cost of the project.
I will suggest resource smoothing for MTD, since their work has to do with a fixed date of delivery, there is no way they they can reschedule since it is a fixed day of event.
Resource Smoothing would be more feasible and aligned with MTD’s operational needs. Since many of their projects revolve around fixed deadlines (e.g., events or exhibitions), maintaining the schedule is critical.
Rescheduling alone may not work in the case of MTD project. I would suggest Resource smoothing in order to meet up with the project deadline. But also, both leveling and smoothing can be combined where necessary.
For MTD water installation events company, I will suggests considering resource smoothing, due to the fact that MTD has a deadline to deliver the project and also looking at the type of project it is not something that needs rescheduling.
I will consider resource smoothing for MTD as the project have major effect in the community.
By talking to stakeholders.
Increase in resources will be consider as well.
And overtime work should be considered to meet deadlines
According to the course,Resource smoothing focuses on preserving planned deadlines but increasing project costs; resource levelling does not change the current capacity but focuses instead on rescheduling, with a possible impact on project deadlines.
Yes, a resource leveling approach could be applied to MTD’s Glasgow event. Resource leveling
Considering the MTD and Gasglow company, Resource Levelling can’t be used because of the following;
1) The MTD water company already have a deadline that they have to deliver.
2) Rescheduling task to match the available resources.
The best approach to be used in the case of MTD and Gasglow company is Resource Smoothing .
New resources can be added to the project in order to deliver it on time to it’s clients and meetup deadline.
They can decide to work overtime thereby completing the project and deliver to it’s clients.
Resource Smoothing is more relevant and important for MTD and Gasglow company to adopt in order to meet their deadline.
Concerning Glasgow event, i don’t it is possible to make use of resource levelling as they have a tight deadline and limited resources
Considering the Glasgow event organized by MTD, a resource leveling approach might be challenging to apply. Here’s why:
1. *Tight deadlines*: Events like the Glasgow installation have fixed dates and timelines, leaving little room for rescheduling or delaying tasks.
2. *Interdependent tasks*: The event’s success relies on the coordination of various tasks, such as logistics, marketing, and technical setup. Delays in one task can impact others, making resource leveling more complex.
3. *Limited resources*: Events often have limited budgets and resources. Resource leveling might require additional resources or personnel, which might not be feasible.
4. *High stakes*: Events like the Glasgow installation have high visibility and reputational risks. Any mistakes or delays can have significant consequences, making it crucial to prioritize timely completion over resource leveling.
Given these constraints, a more suitable approach for MTD might be:
1. *Critical path method (CPM)*: Focus on identifying and managing the critical tasks that determine the overall event timeline.
2. *Resource allocation*: Assign resources efficiently to ensure that each task has the necessary personnel, equipment, and materials.
3. *Buffer management*: Build in buffers to account for unexpected delays or setbacks, ensuring the event stays on track.
By adopting these strategies, MTD can better manage the complexities of the Glasgow event and ensure its success.
For the MTD water approach resource smoothing remains the best approach to take, given the float has been given and there is no possibility to change. Having more hands on remains the best option for the project and the resources needed can be taken from the funds set out for contingency plan.
For the MTD water approach resource the best approach to take, given the float has been given and there is no possibility to change. Having more hands on remains the best option for the project and the resources needed can be taken from the funds set out for contingency plan.
For the MTD water project, resource smoothing seems like the best approach. This method helps balance the demand for resources without changing the project deadline. By adjusting resources to smooth out workload peaks, the project can still be delivered on time, although it may come with higher costs due to additional resources.
Resource levelling, on the other hand, might not be the right choice here because it could delay the project. Given the tight deadline, resource smoothing ensures MTD can meet the deadline while still maintaining quality, with the only major change being an increase in costs.
The best approach to adopt in the case of MTD & Glasgow is resource smoothing in order for them to meet up with deadline not minding that increase in cost will have to be considered.
Resource leveling won’t be the best for them due to the fact that they may not meet up with deadline because theirs a fixed deadline.
Applying resource levelling in the case of MTD and Glasgow,would be necessary to redistribute tasks and timelines to ensure that no resource is utilized more than 100% at any given time, thereby maintaining a balanced workload .
At a higher level, some projects require more than just rescheduling or additional resources—they may need a scope revision by the sponsor. This involves reassessing how time, cost, and quality align within the project.
In the case of MTD and the Glasgow event, applying a resource leveling approach could be a practical way to manage constraints while maintaining project goals.
most periods on projects its more necessary to consider Resource leveling in the aspect of balancing the work loads on project in other for it to correspond with the resources with their most available float
In a fixed event like that of MTD and Glasgow, resource leveling approach wouldn’t be ideal to adopt but challenging as it certainly will extend the timeframe for the project by rescheduling tasks/deadline to match the available resources without changing the current capacity. Whereas the resources smoothing prioritizes the scheduled deadline while increasing cost which makes it a preferred approach in this case.
For MTD and Glasgow the best approach is to adopt resource smoothing in order to meet up with deadline even though increase in cost will have to be considered.
Resource leveling may not be ideal for them due to the fact that they may not meet up with deadline because the event has already been fixed.
Resource smoothing optimizes resource use while maintaining project deadlines, potentially increasing costs, whereas resource leveling adjusts the schedule to match resource availability, possibly delaying the project. For MTD’s Glasgow water installation event, resource leveling might be viable if resource constraints are critical and flexibility in timelines exists, but it risks affecting stakeholders and event schedules. A hybrid approach could balance these methods, smoothing critical tasks to preserve the schedule and leveling less critical activities to address resource limitations. The decision should consider the trade-offs between time, cost, quality, and stakeholder agreements.
For the MTD and Glasgow event, I think the resource smoothing is the ideal approach, resources are increased in order to meet up with deadline, resource leveling might cause alot of time to be wasted seeing its an already fixed event. Also while using resource smoothing, additional costs are carefully considered.
Considering the Glasgow event and MTD, the water installation events company, I think applying a resource levelling approach might be challenging. Here’s why:
Resource levelling involves rescheduling tasks to match the available resources, without changing the current capacity. However, in the context of the Glasgow event, which involves installing water systems for a large number of attendees, rescheduling tasks might not be feasible due to:
1. Time constraints: The event has a fixed timeline, and delays in installation might impact the overall event schedule.
2. Resource limitations: The company might not have the flexibility to adjust resource allocation without impacting the event’s overall quality.
3. Interdependencies: The installation process might involve interdependent tasks, making it difficult to reschedule without affecting the entire project.
Given these constraints, a resource smoothing approach, which involves increasing resources to meet the planned deadlines, might be more suitable. However, this would require careful consideration of the additional costs and potential impact on the project’s overall budget.
Rescheduling deadlines of projects most is necessary for effective delivery and this should also be considered from the inception of project planning.
After thoroughly reflecting on the difference between resource smoothing and resource levelling, I understand that resource smoothing prioritizes meeting deadlines while increasing costs, whereas resource levelling focuses on rescheduling without changing capacity, potentially impacting deadlines.
Considering MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event, I think applying a resource leveling approach could be possible. Given the event’s complexity and the need to manage resources efficiently, resource leveling could help MTD:
1. Identify and allocate resources more effectively
2. Reschedule tasks to minimize delays and optimize resource utilization
3. Potentially reduce costs by avoiding overtime or additional resources
However, it’s essential to consider the potential impact on deadlines and the overall project timeline. MTD would need to weigh the benefits of resource leveling against any potential delays or consequences.
I think that the MTD project will work more effectively if the project manager and the team will leverage on the reality of resource levelling. By this, all non-critical activities within their available float will be delayed while non-critical activity durations within the available float will be extended.
Resource smoothing and resource levelling both come into play where there is a pressure on time to deliver and the pressure on managing the limited resources in order to get the project.
While resource smoothing faces the pressure accomplishing the project at the planned project time, resource levelling faces the pressure of managing the limited resources available to keep the project going.
Considering the MTD water installation company and the Glasgow event, resource levelling can be implemented if peradventure the event is still ongoing but they MTD discovered shortage of water from the tank indicated by the real time meter, they can decide shutdown water supply in certain areas where there is non-critical water usage and allow water supply for where critical water usage is required.
At the same time resource smoothing can be adopted by introducing more truck tankers to supply water in order to see to it that the event continues until it ends without hitches of limited water supply.
Therefore, in both cases of resource smoothing and resource levelling, there’s limited resources that they tend to manage.
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Resource levelling will be very difficult to implement, reason being that it is an event that has been stated to hold that day, and this issue arose when mtd company got to the event center to carry out their project, no extension of deadlines or duration could be worthy at the moment, the best approach in that regard is resource smoothing whereby the time, duration and deadline is still preserved and reinforcement of new resources or capacities is required, though the cost is increased.
The resource levelling approach will be quiet difficult and challenging to implement and achieve in the MTD project considering it needs adjusting the project timeline. Problems will arise during the project which may include; limited flexibility, increased cost, quality reduction etc
Resource smoothing should be the best approach to be applied.
Resource leveling would be difficult to achieve considering the event. It’s important to note that not all event deadlines can be shifted or rescheduled.
However, it is feasible
Resource leveling would be very difficult to achieve condlsifering the volatile nature of the MTD water supply event tram since this project focuses on meeting planned deadline and circumstance are clearly unpredictable.
The resource leveling approach will be challenging to implement in the MTD project as it may require adjusting the project timeline or resource allocation.
Problem that will be faced during the project may include limited flexibility to adjust the project timeline or resource allocation, increase in the risk of delays, cost overruns, or reduced quality.
The fixed deadline may limit the ability to acquire additional resources or adjust resource allocation.
So this approach should not be implemented.
MTD implementing a resource leveling approach,would be very be very challenging, considering the time they have to deliver on each project.
They deal with projects, that have fixed delivery time,thereby giving no room for extension.
Resource smoothing is best to be applied.
MTD implementing resource leveling is feasible in the sense that they’ll get their desired result but it might deter the timing of the event
Making the event not to get the necessities as at planned
Yes it is, adopting resource leveling in the case of MTD will definitely help them to meet up with the time scheduled for the project and also meet up with the standard quality of the project.
Resource levelling is best method of MTD, it help in rescheduling the plan and deadlines.
I suggest considering hybrid strategies, such as partial resource leveling or combining it with resource smoothing (which respects project deadlines). This approach balances workloads while ensuring the event stays on schedule but if the client would allow for extension of deadline then resources leveling can be fully implemented.
Resource levelling in the case if MTD can be very challenging, so Implementing resource smoothing will be a more appropriate method for MTD’s temporary water installations at a major event like Glasgow.
I think it would be feasible to implement a resource smoothing and resource levelling
approach in this scenario of MDT water installation events company, and the Glasgow event. This is because Through proper planning, cost can be controlled, and at the same time, extension of time in project execution can sometimes be easily accommodated when cost increases. I believe that with efficient resource allocation and a focus on critical tasks the aim of the project will be achieved.
I think Resource levelling approach will be appropriate in the MTD water installation scenario for a better outcome.
Implementing Resource Leveling in the Glasgow Event Scenario
The Glasgow event, organized by MTD, presents a complex project management scenario. Considering the tight deadlines, interdependent tasks, and specialized resources required, implementing resource leveling appears challenging. However, it is not impossible.
Resource leveling involves optimizing resource allocation to minimize workload peaks and valleys. To apply this technique to the Glasgow event, MTD could focus on critical tasks with the greatest impact on the timeline. Adjusting task durations and allocating resources efficiently are also crucial strategies.
A more detailed project schedule and improved resource allocation management are essential for successful resource leveling. By breaking down tasks into smaller chunks and implementing an efficient resource allocation system, MTD can optimize resource utilization.
While implementing resource leveling in the Glasgow event scenario is demanding, it is achievable with careful planning, efficient resource allocation, and a focus on critical tasks.
MTD is a water installation company with extensive experience, so it’s expected that they account for every possible scenario when planning a project. Given their expertise, they are likely to implement resource leveling when faced with unforeseen challenges that cannot be avoided.
On the other hand, Glasgow, as an event company renowned for delivering exceptional results under pressure, is expected to maintain project deadlines even in the face of unexpected issues. To achieve this, they would likely prepare for contingencies by increasing project costs through resource smoothing. The show must continue….
Rescheduling deadlines is the best approaches to manage the Glasgow and MTD situations. Resource leveling .
Considering MTD, the water installation events company and the Glasgow event, resource levelling feasible and beneficial. This is directly proportional to how flexible the project timeline is. Through proper planning, cost can be well controlled and at the same time, extension of time in project execution can sometimes be easily accommodated that cost increase. Hence, resource smoothing and resource levelling approaches is key.
With the given scenario that happened with Glasgow, one of MTD’s clients, I would say that the best approach to remedy the situation would be to reschedule deadlines, which is Resource Leveling approach.
It will be easier to request & renegotiate for more time from your client than ask for more resources because that will be inconveniencing for them as an organisation. Financial expenditures come with planning & budgeting.
However, both resource leveling & resource smoothing approaches would have been proffered as available options, so that the client can also weigh their choices, & decide which one they prefer
I am of the opinion that the MTD project will work more effectively if the project manager and the team will leverage on the reality of resource levelling. By this, all non-critical activities within their available float will be delayed while non-critical activity durations within the available float will be extended.
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Implementing resource smoothing will be a more approachable method for MTD’s temporary water installations at a major event like Glasgow, but it would depend on the flexibility of both the event schedule and resource availability
Events require strict timing and fixed deadlines and as such,I think Resource Smoothing would work best for MTD and Glasgow event though it can attract extra cost because they may likely extend the work hours or add more personnel to finish up.
Resource levelling could be applied to certain non-critical (time-fixed) tasks in the Glasgow event project, particularly during the early phases. However, it requires a careful balance to avoid delays impacting the overall timeline. MTD should conduct a thorough resource allocation review, identify tasks with flexible scheduling, ensure levelling does not affect the critical path or disrupt event-day operations.
This approach could optimize resource use while maintaining the event’s success.
Resource leveling does not change the capacity of the project and may not impact costs much. IN the water project being managed by MTD, i believe it is very feasible with proper information and feedback to and from relevant stakeholders.
I think implementing resource levelling approach in the MTD senario would be feasible because it does not change the current capacity of the project
For MTD, resources smoothing will be more effective in this case so as to meet project schedule, timeline and delivery on time.
MDT should adopt resource smoothing to meet project timelines, despite potential cost increases and timeline extensions. Customer satisfaction and quality service delivery will yield lasting benefits.”
– “To deliver projects on time, MDT should implement resource smoothing. While this may increase costs and timelines, customer satisfaction will drive long-term value.”
Considering MTD, the water installation events company and the Glasgow event, I believe that resource levelling could be feasible and can provide notable benefits, but the success may depend on how flexible the project timeline is. But, I believe that success could be achieved with proper planning.
For MTD Glass gow events,Resource levelling will be effective to retain current capacity ,deadline and there might be a slight increase in cost.
There is actually more that the MTD project can do with the issue of resource overload. This can be settled with resource smoothing. It can be through the addition of new resource such as new members or material or addition of overtime for the staff but adequate remuneration can be provided for team members involved in this overtime as a means of cushioning the effect on them. The cost of this smoothing should also be put into serious consideration.
I think resource smoothing will be more effective when it comes to MTD and the glasglow event because of the fixed deadlines that should be met
In this case, resource levelling is the best approach, the project costs may be slightly increased but the deadline will be preserved.
For MTD’s Glasgow event, a resource leveling approach could help manage constraints by balancing resource demands, preventing overload, and avoiding extra costs. By redistributing tasks, MTD can maintain quality and reduce the need for additional staff or overtime.
However, if the client has strict deadlines or little flexibility, resource leveling alone may not be enough, and a broader scope revision might be required.
I think resource smoothing will be a more appropriate approach because MTD is a water installation events company which means they provide temporary water sources during events and the dates of these events are not determined by them so it is almost impossible for them to extend the project end date which makes resource leveling not a viable option for them.
Applying resource leveling to MTD’s temporary water installations at a major event like Glasgow could be effective, but it would depend on the flexibility of both the event schedule and resource availability. Resource leveling, which balances resources to avoid overloading and inefficiency, could potentially smooth out peaks and ensure steady availability of equipment and staff.
The deadlines for a high-profile event are strict, so the challenge would be to align resource adjustments without impacting the event timeline. Resource leveling might help MTD avoid last-minute rushes and resource bottlenecks, leading to smoother operations and cost savings.
However, because these projects often involve unexpected variables (weather, site conditions), a contingency buffer might be necessary to handle sudden demands that leveling alone cannot address. The key would be to use resource leveling strategically, without sacrificing the quality or timeliness critical for a successful event setup
Resource levelling option is not applicable in the case of MTD and the Glasgow event because event dates are fixed. Rather, resource smoothing option is the best in this case so as to meet deadlines.
In this scenario, Resource Levelling will not be feasible, because it will delay Project deadline. So, Resource Smoothing will be feasible to use, because it focuses on preserving planned deadline.
Yes, I believe resource levelling can be applied here.
There was a conflict of information which would have caused some miscalculations. There would have been a delay but they were able to get everything right and done. This on the other hand would have led to increase in costs.
Resource levelling was best done
Resource levelling can be applied to any project that lacks enough resources. This occurs when there are many projects competing for the available resources, and when there is scarcity.
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believe that resource leveling can be applied to any project where resources are limited and there is a need to optimize their utilization. It is particularly useful when:
* There are multiple projects competing for the same resources.
* Resources are expensive or scarce.
* There are constraints on resource availability.
When you evaluate your project resources, then you can apply what is best for the situatioon.
I believe that resource leveling can be applied to any project where resources are limited and there is a need to optimize their utilization. It is particularly useful when:
* There are multiple projects competing for the same resources.
* Resources are expensive or scarce.
* There are constraints on resource availability.
When you evaluate your project resources, then you can apply what is best for the situatioon.
From the lesson, I learnt that the following strategies were used by Mr. Wootten in managing quality, resources and conflict.
At Glasgow, MTD struggled with the amount of venue and stakeholders involved. The size of the connection required at the venue was a particular source of conflict and any disruption that was going to be caused while the event was going on.
To address this conflict, communication was established with the technical department at the venue, the organizers and Scottish water to enable the company to have the size of connection they needed for the capacity of water that was going to be used during the event. R3egular meetings locally within the venues with all the stakeholders: power, water, venue and organizer. Of course, this meant that extra resources were needed.
With good communication and stakeholder management, a solution was reached, and the conflicts were resolved.
Conflicts and its potential sources
In many cases that I am aware of, conflict usually arise within the project team itself, as many people are brought together from different background and with different experiences to execute a project.
It is the responsibility of the Project Manager to adopt the right strategies in dealing with these conflicts when, not if, they occur.
No. Moving the water installations completion date would have a wider negative impact on the organizer Glasgow event.
Resource levelling option is not applicable in the case of MTD and the Glasgow event because event dates are fixed. Rather, resource smoothing option is the best in this case so as to meet deadlines.
USing resource leveling will not work for the MTD project because it has a deadline to meet, rather resources will need to be added which will make the budget to be adjusted in order to meet deadline
Resource levelling may not be feasible for MTD project in their events in cases of Coordination Complexity: In water installation, many tasks depend on the availability of both specialized equipment and skilled labor. With fixed dependencies, resources must be precisely aligned to complete interdependent tasks. Resource leveling might necessitate juggling the availability of critical resources in a narrow timeframe, increasing complexity and risk of misalignment.
Resource levelling will not be feasible for MTD project because their events are fixed and resource levelling will involve reschedule of date.
It will be difficult to apply resource levelling method to the MTD and Glasgow projects, seeing that most of their events are fixed and the idea of moving the scheduled end date will be seemingly impossible.
For MTD company, I believe that resource levelling in projects is a technique that involves resolving overallocation or scheduling conflicts to ensure a project can be completed with the available resources. Resources include the time, materials, or tools needed to complete a project.
Although the manager in some of the videos I watched explained some of their challenges as one that can lead to contingencies not budgeted in the overall cost & resources for the project. This at times, may lead to their client to release extra funds for purchase of new resources needed as an emergency to accomplish the project goals and objectives.
Implementing resource leveling for MTD’s water installation at the Glasgow event isn’t feasible, as it would require shifting the project deadline—which is already set by the event schedule. Instead, a resource smoothing approach would be more suitable. By adding resources, we can stay on track to meet the fixed deadline, even if it means adjusting the budget slightly. This way, we keep the project on schedule without impacting the overall timeline.
Resource levelling ·does not change the current capacity but focuses on rescheduling, with a possible impact on project deadlines.
considering the MTD water installation events company and Glasgow event it will not be feasible to implement resources levelling approach because it will delay the project deadline
Resource smoothing focuses on preserving planned deadlines but increasing project costs; resource leveling does not change the current capacity but focuses instead on rescheduling, with a possible impact on project deadlines.
Considering the above information, it will not be feasible to implement on the MTD and Gaslow projects as both projects are time-based, and using resource leveling will increase the cost on the project due to rescheduling.
It will be difficult to apply resource levelling method to the MTD and Glasgow projects, seeing that most of their events are fixed and the idea of moving the scheduled end date will be seemingly impossible.
In MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event, it would not be feasible to implement a resource leveling approach in this scenario. This is because the deadline isn’t just for MTD but also for Glasgow event, therefore it can’t be changed. Instead, resource smoothing can be applied in this scenario whereby there would be increase in cost and change of budget to hasten the project in order to still meet up with the deadline and end project successfully.
Events that require urgency like in the case of the MTD company and Glasgow can not implement the resource levelling or resource limited scheduling as they are time conscious and extending the time could incur loss of money.
Urgent events cannot utilize the resource leveling system, as exemplified by the MTD. However, implementing resource smoothing would be beneficial in such cases.
I’ll recommend resource smoothing for the following reasons:
1. Strict Time Constraints:
In urgent events like the MTD water company, and Glasgow company, meeting deadlines is the top priority. Resource leveling, which postpones tasks to balance resource allocation, can lead to delays, making it impractical for time-critical situations.
2. Need for Continuity:
Resource smoothing fine-tunes task schedules within available float without extending the project’s overall duration, ensuring steady progress. This method is better suited for urgent events as it optimizes resource usage while adhering to strict deadlines.
Urgent events cannot utilize the resource leveling system, as exemplified by the MTD. However, implementing resource smoothing would be beneficial in such cases.
I’ll recommend resource smoothing for the following reasons:
1. Strict Time Constraints:
In urgent events like the MTD (Minimum Time Duration), meeting deadlines is the top priority. Resource leveling, which postpones tasks to balance resource allocation, can lead to delays, making it impractical for time-critical situations.
2. Need for Continuity:
Resource smoothing fine-tunes task schedules within available float without extending the project’s overall duration, ensuring steady progress. This method is better suited for urgent events as it optimizes resource usage while adhering to strict deadlines.
I don’t think resource levelling will be the best option for MTD water company and Glasgow company. because it has to do with time frame. The projects are time frame and any further extension in the deadline of the project might affect the output of the delivery. Which might leads to lost of money and resources
Resource smoothing focuses on preserving planned deadlines but increasing project costs; resource levelling does not change the current capacity but focuses instead on rescheduling, with a possible impact on project deadlines.
From the two explanations above and considering MTD’s need at this time, implementing a resources levelling approach may not be feasible. Resources smoothing would be the best approach, though with an increase or additional cost to the project, the results would be achievable. MTD already have the capacity to deliver, all it takes is an holistic review of the resources to achieve and deliver without altering the deadlines.
Yes
Events that require urgency cannot adopt the resource leveling system.
MTD as a case study would require resources smoothing not resources leveling. Considering fixed deadlines with an immediately follow-up event. To avoid chaos allocation of more resources to enable a significant push to meet with the stakeholders initial time scheduled.
from the last video, where he spoke about one of their challenges being, that they are the first to arrive and last to leave, they don’t have enough time to consider resource levelling, resource smoothing will come in handy and he mentioned it when he said in Glasgow they had to bring another resource which increased their cost, but they just had to deliver.
Events that require urgency cannot adopt the resource leveling system and the MTD is an example of such cases. Resource smoothing on the other hand will be advantageous if implemented.
Resource smoothing would be the best approach for MDT to keep up with deadline and schedules on delivery of their project services.However ,this comes with increase cost ,and some times extension of time on the project.It is important that customers are happy and received quality service,the resultant chain reaction from customer ‘s satisfaction over time may compensate for additional costs incurred.
Resource levelling wouldn’t have been a good option for MTD Water company and Glasgow because it has to do with time frame. The event would have been greatly affected, and a whole lot of money and resources would have gone down with it. It couldn’t have in anyway be postponed or shifted.
As far I am concerned it is not feasible to implement the leveling approach in the context of MTD and the Glasgow event scenarios. That is simply because time is not a flexible constraint in these projects, a,d applying this approach would impact the duration of the procts completion and deadline. The smoothing approach however would be appropriate for these two projects to maintain the balance among the project constraints.
For me, I don’t think resource levelling will be the best approach at MTD and Glasgow company because of the nature of the project. These are projects that are time bound and any further extension in the deadline of the project might affect the output of the delivery.
Considering the MTD water installation event company and Gaslow event the resource levelling implementation would not be feasible in this scenario because it will affect the deadline of the project. This project is limited. The resource levelling focuses on reschuduling and any reschuduling done will automatically affect the project deadline which in turn affect the planned quality of what they are supposed to deliver.
Resource smoothing should be a better option because it focuses on preserving planned deadlines but it will increase the project cost which could be discussed with the client
No. Embarking on resource levelling would be a bad idea for MTD company. This is because, the planned project (event) can not be postponed or shifted simply because an invite had been sent to the people already, it would be disappointing or difficult to tell them not to come again.
Resource leveling is impossible because the event already has a fixed start date. Thus, resource smoothing, even with the effect of an increase in project cost, will be a preferable option.
Resource levelling will unlikely be feasible because it will have a great impact on the deadline of the project; ideally, resource smoothing will be effective when compared to resource levelling as it enables the a PM to still maintain the plan towards the project deadline.
Applying a resource leveling for MTD could lead to effective management of resources, improved efficiency, reduced cots, and enhance overall project quality. The key would be to analyze the specific resource requirements for each event and craft a flexible, yet structured approach that accommodates varying demands.
Sholanke Olamide
Cohort 19,team 9
David Akintade Cohort 19 Team 3
In evaluating whether MTD can implement resource levelling for the Glasgow event, several key considerations must be addressed:
1. Resource Availability: The first step is to assess current resource levels. If MTD has an excess of personnel or equipment in certain areas, these can be reallocated to critical tasks that are lagging. This approach ensures the workload is balanced without unnecessarily extending the project timeline.
2. Project Timeline: The effectiveness of resource levelling hinges on the project’s schedule flexibility. If deadlines are inflexible, redistributing resources may cause delays. However, if there is some flexibility, adjusting tasks based on resource availability could enhance overall efficiency.
3. Stakeholder Impact: Changes in resource allocation and timelines should be communicated transparently with all stakeholders. Involving clients and team members in the decision-making process can minimize any negative effects and encourage collective problem-solving.
4. Risk Management: Resource levelling introduces potential risks, such as delays in interconnected tasks. Identifying these risks early and developing contingency plans is crucial to ensure the project stays on track.
In conclusion, adopting a resource levelling approach for MTD is viable, provided the project timeline allows for some flexibility and a strong communication plan is in place. This method can optimize resources utilization while maintaining project quality.
Resource smoothing would be a bad idea for MTD, as it will tamper with planned deadlines.
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Resource smoothing certainly is the best approach for MTD, as it helps them maintain a planned deadline even though its at an increased cost.
Njoku, Chidinma
Cohort 19 team 7
The best approach for MTD and Glasgow event is the Resource Smoothing, simply because it focuses on preserving planned deadline, work overtime, and increase the overall project cost.
Resource smoothing is the best suitable approach for MTD, as it helps them maintain a planned deadline even though its at an increased cost
Ogoke Nwachukwu Felicia O Cohort 18Team7
Resource smoothing is the best approach, being that the event has been fixed so the deadline has to be maintained
Resource leveling is wrong. Resource smoothing is better.
Levelling resources for MTDs Glassgow event may be a viable strategy if the project allows deadline to be flexible. choices to consider, includes resources available, implications for time, cost , quality, and resources available to avoid it being the wrong approach
Looking critically at the two scenario a resource leveling approach won’t be suitable for MTD and the Glasgow event because it focuses more on rescheduling, while these events have fixed dates. The best approach for this organization is resource smoothing
A resource levelling approach in this case is not feasible because, resource levelling allows for rescheduling which may affect project deadlines.
Resource smoothing on the other hand will cost more resources and work over time and increase overall project cost, but projects will be completed within deadlines.
Since the events have specific dates they’re holding, projects also needs to be accomplished within deadlines. So the best approach for MTD and Glasgow event is the resource smoothing.
Resource levelling will be beneficial in the MTD water project because time required will help in better managing the resources
The best approach for both companies due to their specialty won’t be the best method in order to have a smooth delivery and a better customer’s satisfaction resource smooth approach is the best to apply.
A resource leveling approach won’t be suitable for MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event because it focuses more on rescheduling, while these events have fixed dates. The best approach for this organization is resource smoothing
Christopher Nkanta Cohort 18 Team 3
With MTD, the water installation events company and the Glasgow event no is not possible to apply the resource levelling approach considering Resource smoothing focuses on preserving planned deadlines but increasing project costs; resource levelling does not change the current capacity but focuses instead on rescheduling, with a possible impact on project deadlines.
The resource leveling approach will be the wrong approach when it comes to the MTD due to deadline and resources available.
Due to the possible impact on project deadline resource leveling integrates, adopting it to the MTD water installation in Glasgow is definitely a wrong turn.
Resource leveling may be a viable strategy for MTD’s Glasgow event, provided that the project allows for flexible deadlines. This approach aids in optimizing resource utilization and mitigating the risk of over-allocation. Nevertheless, given the time-sensitive nature of the event, any delays resulting from leveling could adversely affect the overall schedule. Therefore, the choice to implement this method must take into account resource availability, the critical path, and the potential implications for time, cost, and quality.
I think it would be challenging to apply a resource levelling approach to the MTD water installation event in Glasgow due to the fixed deadline and limited resources
In the case of MTD, I think rescheduling will be a better strategy as it will create room for adequate preparation and further enhance goal accomplishment.
The water installation events company and the Glasgow event are larger projects in which costs can increase, events can be rescheduled and the deadlines can change. So, sponsors have to reconsider the matter of time, cost and quality of the project.
I think that it would be possible to apply levelling approach because these are bigger projects in which things may appear differently from the original plans.
Making use of resource levelling approach on the MTD project can still play a great role because as a top organization additional time will allow them to do the project effectively and also make a reputation for quality even though it can still cost them an additional cost.
In the case of MTD, resource levelling would be counterproductive as it would disrupt the predetermined time expected to complete the project and would bring disappointment to on the side of the sponsor of the project.
however, resource smoothing approach would be more beneficial as it would help in delivering the project at the predetermined time by working overtime and also sourcing for external or alternative water supply to maintain the steadiness of the service while trying to fix the issue, the only factor it would affect is the cost that would definitely be increased.
Peter Benedict
Using the case study of MTD and Glasglow using the resource levelling
Will be beneficial because an additional time need to be added in order to achieve the goal and resources will be made available.
I think resource levelling will be beneficial in the MTD water project because the additional time required will aid in better managing the resources and ensure better delivery.
Using MTD and Glasglow event as case study, implementing resource leveling method would disrupt project deadline, thereby failing short of client’s expectations – it would be detrimental to the project and the management team. This is a predetermined output.
However, using resource smoothing method, would ensure that deadline is met by increasing cost through overtime, sourcing for external/alternative water supply while working to restore contaminated water line.
ALISON UMELO
cohort 17, team 2
In the instance of MTD and the Glasgow event, a resource levelling approach will be ineffective because the event date is predetermined and cannot be changed.
Rather, the resource smoothing technique such as using overtime will be relevant because it focusses on maintaining the project’s anticipated duration and deadline.
It will not be feasible to implement resource levelling in the Glasgow event because resource levelling involves shifting the scheduling of project activities within the available float (recall that FLOAT is a term used to describe how flexible a deadline is and what extent an activity can be rescheduled). Using overtime as one of the strategies in Resource smoothing can be encouraged to keep the project aligned with its schedule.
I also agree with you on this matter. Resource smoothing will be effective when compared to resource levelling as it enables one to still maintain the prescribed deadline
Based on the Glasgow event, and considering how important water is, to the end users, I think the application of smoothing approach will be the best, as it does not affect the planned end date of the project.
Considering the MTD water installation events company and the Glasgow event, I think applying a resource leveling approach could be challenging. Resource leveling involves rescheduling tasks to utilize existing resources more efficiently, without adding new resources or changing the project scope.
In the Glasgow event scenario, the tight deadline and fixed resources (e.g., venue, equipment, and staff) make it difficult to reschedule tasks without impacting the project timeline or quality. Additionally, the event’s complex logistics and interdependent tasks (setup, registration and installation) limit the flexibility for rescheduling.
However, if MTD identifies specific tasks or resources that can be adjusted without compromising the event’s overall quality or timeline, resource leveling might be applied to a limited extent. For instance, optimizing staff shifts or reallocating tasks among existing team members might be possible.
Applying a resource levelling approach to MTD’s water installation event with reference to the Glasgow event could be beneficial. Since resource leveling does not change the current capacity but focuses on rescheduling, there will be the consistency in resource utilization, resource allocation can be predicted enabling MTD to plan and allocate resources effectively thereby reducing any form of waste.
PAMELA OGECHI ANIBUKO. Cohort 17, team 2
I believe water is a very important in any household, community,workplace e.t.c. It is so important that people can pay and will be willing to pay twice the amount they used to pay just to get it. In my opinion,I believe resource leveling can be applied in MTD but will not be the best approach. I believe resource smoothing will be more beneficial to the company as time is a very important commodity as pertains to water availability.
LYDIA EHEBHO
Applying a resource leveling approach to MTD’s water installation events, particularly the Glasgow event, could indeed be beneficial. Resource leveling is a technique used to address resource over-allocation by adjusting the project schedule to ensure that resources are used efficiently and not overburdened.
Key Considerations for Resource Leveling
Identify Resource Constraints:
Personnel: Ensure that the team members are not over-allocated and have sufficient time to complete their tasks without burnout.
Equipment: Make sure that the necessary equipment for water installations is available when needed and not double-booked.
Adjust Project Schedule:
Flexible Deadlines: If possible, adjust deadlines to accommodate resource availability. This might mean extending the project timeline slightly to ensure quality work.
Task Rescheduling: Move tasks around to ensure that no single resource is over-allocated at any given time.
Prioritize Critical Tasks:
Critical Path Method (CPM): Use CPM to identify which tasks are critical and cannot be delayed without affecting the project completion date. Focus on leveling resources for these tasks first.
Monitor and Adjust:
Continuous Monitoring: Regularly check resource allocation and make adjustments as needed to address any new constraints or issues that arise.
Feedback Loop: Encourage team members to provide feedback on their workload and any potential issues with resource allocation.
Practical Steps for MTD’s Glasgow Event
Resource Allocation Plan: Create a detailed plan that outlines the allocation of personnel and equipment for each task.
Gantt Chart: Use a Gantt chart to visualize the project schedule and identify any potential resource conflicts.
Buffer Time: Include buffer time in the schedule to account for any unforeseen delays or issues.
By applying resource leveling, MTD can ensure that the Glasgow event runs smoothly, with all resources used efficiently and effectively. This approach can help prevent overwork, reduce stress, and ultimately lead to a higher quality outcome for the event
LYDIA EHEBHO
pilot
Sent by Copilot:
Applying a resource leveling approach to MTD’s water installation events, particularly the Glasgow event, could indeed be beneficial. Resource leveling is a technique used to address resource over-allocation by adjusting the project schedule to ensure that resources are used efficiently and not overburdened.
Key Considerations for Resource Leveling
Identify Resource Constraints:
Personnel: Ensure that the team members are not over-allocated and have sufficient time to complete their tasks without burnout.
Equipment: Make sure that the necessary equipment for water installations is available when needed and not double-booked.
Adjust Project Schedule:
Flexible Deadlines: If possible, adjust deadlines to accommodate resource availability. This might mean extending the project timeline slightly to ensure quality work.
Task Rescheduling: Move tasks around to ensure that no single resource is over-allocated at any given time.
Prioritize Critical Tasks:
Critical Path Method (CPM): Use CPM to identify which tasks are critical and cannot be delayed without affecting the project completion date. Focus on leveling resources for these tasks first.
Monitor and Adjust:
Continuous Monitoring: Regularly check resource allocation and make adjustments as needed to address any new constraints or issues that arise.
Feedback Loop: Encourage team members to provide feedback on their workload and any potential issues with resource allocation.
Practical Steps for MTD’s Glasgow Event
Resource Allocation Plan: Create a detailed plan that outlines the allocation of personnel and equipment for each task.
Gantt Chart: Use a Gantt chart to visualize the project schedule and identify any potential resource conflicts.
Buffer Time: Include buffer time in the schedule to account for any unforeseen delays or issues.
By applying resource leveling, MTD can ensure that the Glasgow event runs smoothly, with all resources used efficiently and effectively. This approach can help prevent overwork, reduce stress, and ultimately lead to a higher quality outcome for the event
In this case, MTD would be unable to resort to Resource Levelling, rather, Resource Smoothing would most likely be preferable, because the said event had already been scheduled by the organizers. All MTD does here is to manage the event.
Resource leveling is the practice of adjusting a project’s start and end dates to accommodate for limited resources. Resource smoothing, meanwhile, entails adjusting the project’s activities to ensure work is completed according to existing timelines
For MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event, Resource smoothing is the strategy they could adopt because it focuses on preserving deadlines. Managing project for a large scale event requires that the project deadline be met irrespective of the risks or challenges faced in the process of executing it. Cost, floats and other budgeted resources might increase but it should not affect the project deadline as it could affect the sponsors event.
Based on the past experience, complexity of the project, the project scope and unpredicted environment, rescheduling resources within their available capacity will be a better option for MTD project.
This approach leverage on stable workload in order to avoid the risk of stress.
Resource leveling focuses on rescheduling with a possible impact/ extension on the project deadline. This would not be feasible to implement by MTD during the Glasgow event because, the deadline of the event cannot be changed or shifted.
Applying resource smoothing would be more advisable even if it meant increased additional project costs, as this would preserve the planned end date.
Resource leveling might be challenging to fully implement for MTD’s Glasgow event due to its fixed date. Unlike projects with flexible deadlines, rescheduling activities to match resource availability could be impractical.
However, resource smoothing could be beneficial. By adjusting start and finish dates within the event’s timeframe, MTD can aim to balance the workload and prevent resource overloads. For example, if setup tasks can be slightly delayed without impacting the event’s success, it could alleviate pressure on the team.
Ultimately, a combination of both approaches, tailored to the event’s specific constraints, might be most effective.
Oku Blessing
Cohort 17
Team 8
Resource levelling involves a realignment/ balancing of the workload on resources with an extension of the deadline of the project. With this in mind, this is ill advised for the Glasgow event as they would want to adhere to the timelines they have. Resource smoothing would be a better option with preserving the planned duration, with additional cost implications. Should the costs be above budget, then this should be communicated to the client to see if the scope can be reviewed to meet the cost demands.
However, should they need to rely on resources levelling, MTD can split an activity into non- sequential pieces to free up the overload and also delay the non-critical activities as long as there’s room within the available floats. Throughout the adjustment process, they should be communicating and transparent with the client to ensure that they are on the same page.
If you want to get quality work done, it won’t be cheap and it will take time but if you want it fast, you won’t get quality.
Rowena Avoh
Cohort 17 Team 9
Resource Leveling and Smoothing for MTD.
Resource leveling might be challenging to apply fully to MTD’s Glasgow event. Unlike projects with flexible deadlines, the event has a fixed date. Rescheduling activities to match resource availability could be impractical.
However, resource smoothing could be beneficial. By adjusting start and finish dates within the event’s timeframe, MTD can aim to balance workload and prevent resource overloads. For instance, if setup tasks can be slightly delayed without impacting the event’s success, it could alleviate pressure on the team.
Finally, a combination of both approaches, considering the event’s specific constraints, might be most effective.
Resource Leveling and Smoothing for MTD
Resource leveling might be challenging to apply fully to MTD’s Glasgow event. Unlike projects with flexible deadlines, the event has a fixed date. Rescheduling activities to match resource availability could be impractical.
However, resource smoothing could be beneficial. By adjusting start and finish dates within the event’s timeframe, MTD can aim to balance workload and prevent resource overloads. For instance, if setup tasks can be slightly delayed without impacting the event’s success, it could alleviate pressure on the team.
Finally, a combination of both approaches, considering the event’s specific constraints, might be most effective.
I think it would not be feasible to apply a resource levelling approach as it will have an impact on the deadline of the project so much likely extra resources will likely be incorporated into the project so as to meet up with the client’s expectations (at extra costs).
NDIDI IFEDIBA NWOKEDI
COHORT 17, TEAM 5
Resource smoothing focuses on sustaining projected deadlines while raising project expenses, whereas resource levelling does not modify present capacity but instead focuses on rescheduling, which may affect project deadlines.
NDIDI IFEDIBA NWOKEDI, COHORT 17, TEAM 5
Quality should be focused on the customer’s needs.
– AGREE. The quality of a product should be customer-focused because if the customer is satisfied with it, it then means that high quality has been achieved.
Quality is focused internally.
– DISAGREE. When a product has quality, it should be evident both internally and externally, and not just internally.
Quality should be considered from the beginning of the project.
– AGREE. Yes, I completely agree. If a product is intended to have quality, it should be considered and implemented from the onset of the production to the end of the production.
The execution phase of a project is the most critical to achieve quality targets.
– DISAGREE. Quality targets should be achieved from the onset of the project to the end.
Quality issues should be discussed openly to find corrective actions.
– AGREE. Yes, quality issues should be openly discussed by the Project Manager and the stakeholders to attend to any area that needs correction or fixing.
Quality problems should be hidden from customers and possibly also managers.
– DISAGREE. Quality problems should not be hidden from managers. It should in fact be brought to the notice of managers and promptly addressed.
Also, if there is a quality problem and if the product has entered the market, it should be promptly recalled and corrected. That way, trust would be built between the project team and the customers.
People are keen on producing quality outputs.
-DISAGREE. Often, people just want the easy way out becaise it is faster. Creating quality takes more meticulous efforts and people don’t like stress.
Team members do not produce quality outputs without close supervision.
– AGREE. For quality to be achieved, there needs to be proper supervision during the project.
Resource levelling Versus Resource Smoothing
In the case of MTD water company, I believe resource smoothing is a more feasible approach, this is because MTD is working with a tight and fast approaching project deadline as observed in the scenario painted in the video.
Hence MTD event company, needs to look into an approach that doesn’t extend the project deadline but instead increase the cost either by increasing the resource capacity.
Ejiro Ogbon
Team 4, Cohort 17
Personally I think, for both MTD, the water installation events company and the Glasgow event, resource smoothing will be the better approach mainly because of the fixed dates of the projects
Let’s analyze the situation:
MTD, the water installation events company, is managing the Glasgow event. Considering the figure and descriptions, I think applying a resource levelling approach might be challenging for this project. Here’s why:
1. *Tight deadlines*: The event has fixed dates, and rescheduling might not be feasible.
2. *Limited resources*: MTD might have already allocated resources optimally, leaving little room for levelling.
3. *Complexity*: The event involves multiple stakeholders, and changes could impact the client and wider stakeholders.
However, if MTD identifies specific resource constraints or bottlenecks, they could attempt resource levelling by:
1. *Reallocating resources*: Shifting resources from non-critical tasks to critical ones.
2. *Rescheduling non-critical tasks*: Adjusting timelines for less important tasks to free up resources.
3. *Negotiating with stakeholders*: Collaborating with suppliers, contractors, or clients to adjust expectations or timelines.
But, if significant changes are required, a more comprehensive revision of the project scope, as mentioned in the text, might be necessary. This could involve:
1. *Reassessing priorities*: Evaluating what’s essential for the event’s success.
2. *Adjusting resources*: Adding or removing resources to meet revised priorities.
3. *Communicating changes*: Transparently sharing updates with stakeholders to manage expectations
So I think they should consider resource smoothing for the glassgow event.
Obongha, Bassey Ofem
Cohort 17
Team 7
Resources Levelling approach would be challenging for MTD Water Installation Company and Glasgow.
For me I will suggest Resources Smoothening is suitable for MTD Water Installation are temporary.
Resources Smoothening will allow the Project Manager to speed up the execution of the project to meet up with the required project completion time by adding new resources or working overtime.
For the Glasgow event, resource leveling is impractical due to its short duration and fixed timeline; instead, resource smoothing, which involves adding new resources or working overtime to meet deadlines, is the recommended approach.
CONFLICT AND ITS POTENTIAL SOURCES
I remembered witnessing a conflict that occurred during the implementation of Security Communication Upgrade Project in one the states in Nigeria.
Base on collaboration between the State Government and the security Agency to improve security, the State Government supported the agency to revamp the poor state of the agency’s communication system and in order to ensure effective project implementation and delivery, the contract was awarded to an independent security company instead of the agency’s communicatiin department handling the multi-million project for fear of failure and waste of government fund.
In the course of implementation, a conflict ensued between Engineers from the Contractor’s firm started by the technicians who are staff of security agency.
These technicians felt that they should have been the one to have handled the bulk of the installations at the various sites stating that since the bulk of the maintenance job would be undertaken by them as end users.
The rifts became hotter to the extent that the technicians began to withdraw their presence and support from the vendors.
This conflict arise as a result of differences in expectations and views between the agency’s engineers and the technicians of the security agency. This created an initial impediment to the progress of the project.
But since it was a high-level project implementation which was beyond the capacity and control of the agency’s specialized department, the project continued and was fully implemented with less input from the technicians.
The case would have taken a different direction if the technicians had sought for a mutual understanding and have negotiated with the contractor. That would not only speed up the timing for completion, a win-win scenario would have occurred because that collaboration would have led to more learning and modern skills acquisition on the part of the technicians.
Emmanuel Olusegun Omotere
Team 4
Cohort 17
I think it would be appropriate for MTD to use resource smoothing considering the water installation project is temporary and since it focuses on on preserving planned project durations and it deadlines unlike Glasgow that involved a long term resource levelling would be suitable.
In my opinion, applying the resource leveling approach to MTD, the water installation events company and the Glasgow event is not a good choice at all. The date and time for the event has already been fixed and the right thing to do is to try to meet up the demands of the event no matter what! The best option now is to apply the resource smoothening approach. This method will allow the project manager to speed up the execution of the project to meet up with the required project completion time by adding new resources or even working over-time. Also, the Project manager has to be careful so that mistakes are not made during the period of working over-time by his team.
Okiemute Iko-ojo Ojogbane
Cohort 17, Team 8
Resource smoothing is more suitable for the MTD project as events have fixed dates and it’s water installations are temporary unlike Glasgow. In the case of Glasgow, resource levelling will be appropriate for quality work which will last longer despite tampering with project timeline
Based on this scenario, implementing a resource leveling approach might be challenging for MTD the water installation company and the Glasgow event. Resource leveling aims to smooth out resource usage over time, avoiding overallocation and underallocation.
I think in this case, the event’s short duration and fixed timeline make it difficult to level resources effectively. The resources required for each task might be specific and cannot be easily substituted or even reallocated.
I also think that if MTD were to manage multiple events simultaneously or even plan a longer-term project, resource leveling could be beneficial in optimizing resource utilization and reducing conflicts.
Genevieve Osondu
Cohort 17 Team 5
Looking at the MTD and the Glasgow event, I think resource smoothing is most appropriate because the date of the event is fixed and cannot be tampered with . So, resource levelling is not an option in this case .
Considering the MTD and the Glasgow event, I don’t think resource levelling will be appropriate because the date of the event is fixed and cannot be moved. So I do not think resource levelling would help in that situation.
The possibility of applying resources leveling approach on the MTD water project is almost zero, because the date of the event have been fixed and status of achievement by MTD with respect to the deadline was not good enough. The only way out was application of the resources smooth approach, by adding more sources to get the work done on or before the deadline.
Moving the events deadline is near impossible as the project does not have any float time, so resource smoothing would be the best option for the MTD team to utilize in this project. This allows them to utilize all needed resources so as to meet the project deadline.
Resource levelling would not be the best choice to use since the project deadline cannot be moved, hence resource smoothing will be a better choice to meet the deadline although it will incur more cost.
Aishat Aiteseme Abdulrazaaq
Cohort 17
Team 1
A Comprehensive View on Resource Overload
Applying a resource levelling approach to resolve a resource shortfall issue noticed prior to the start of an event may not provide the best and suitable solution especially in a situation constrained by limited time.
A better option in tackling the issue would be the application of resource smoothing. This method allows the project manager to speedup execution to meet up with the required project completion time by either adding new resources (through request for immediate delivery of items to site by one of MTD’s suppliers in the case of equipment deficit) or demanding for overtime to increase the availability of the resources for client’s use as originally planned.
Emmanuel Olusegun Omotere
Team 4
Cohort 17
For a case like MTD’s event in Glasgow, resource levelling could be applied. Resource levelling would involve the rescheduling of activities, but only in a way which does not exceed the current capacity of resources. Since the tasks involved in the event are typically too rigid to be moved around in terms of deadlines, resource levelling will be more useful here than it might otherwise be in workload management, without moving the final deadline. It may involve having to make some compromises over the scope or quality of some activities to guarantee the key event goals are delivered on time.
Applying a resource leveling approach to the project involving MTD, the water installation events, and the Glasgow event is possible and beneficial. Resource leveling aims to smooth resource utilization, reduce resource allocation peaks and valleys, and ensure consistent resource usage throughout the project. In the project, resource leveling can help manage the varying demands of water installation events and the Glasgow event, balance resource allocation between events and tasks, minimize resource conflicts and overallocations and optimize resource utilization, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
Using a resource smoothing approach is more feasible for MTD the water installation events company, even though additional cost may be incurred but the project gets to meet its scheduled deadline.
While for Glasgow,a resource leveling approach can be used to get the job done.
MTD can successfully adopt the resource leveling approach as they can leverage on the use of past data and event experience to Inform resource allocation decisions with insights from such past events. They can also collaborate with stakeholders, work closely with teams, vendors, and clients to understand their needs and constraints.
Since resource scheduling does not change the current capacity but focuses on rescheduling, I don’t think it would be suitable to apply it to the Glasgow event because of the tight deadline.
However, resource smoothing would be the most suitable resource strategy to apply because of time constraints, resource optimization, and avoidance of peaks and troughs.
Given the deadline they have and that the event cannot be moved to a new date.
MTD has to deliver before the sports event commences.
Resource smoothing is the best option for the MTD project.
Odinfe David Chika
Cohort16
Team7
Based on the past experience, complexity of the project, the project scope and unpredicted environment, rescheduling resources within their available capacity will be a better option for MTD project.
This approach leverage on stable workload in order to avoid the risk of stress.
Applying a resource levelling approach to MTD’s Glasgow event might be challenging, considering the project’s scope and complexity. Resource levelling aims to balance resource allocation to minimize delays and bottlenecks. However, in a project like the Glasgow event, which involves multiple stakeholders, vendors, and logistical considerations, revising the project scope might be more appropriate.
Given the potential for unforeseen issues and changes in stakeholder requirements, a more flexible approach like agile project management might be better suited for MTD’s event planning. This would allow for iterative planning, continuous improvement, and adaptability to changing circumstances.
If a resource levelling approach were to be applied, it would likely require significant adjustments to the project timeline, budget, and resource allocation. This could lead to trade-offs between time, cost, and quality, potentially impacting the event’s overall success and stakeholder satisfaction.
In cases like large infrastructure projects or complex events like MTD’s Glasgow event, a comprehensive project scope revision, as mentioned in the text, might be a more effective approach to address changes and challenges, ensuring the project meets its objectives and delivers the desired outcomes.
Certainly, the implementation of resource leveling is deemed essential in this scenario.
Considering MTD’s role as a water installation events company involved in the Glasgow event, the application of resource leveling could significantly enhance resource Allocation strategies and ultimately lead to the success of the event.
In conclusion, the adoption of a resource leveling approach holds strong feasibility for MTD due to their capacity to leverage past data effectively, engage stakeholders collaboratively, and remain adaptable to changing event dynamics.
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Stephen Izuchukwu Emeasoba.
Cohort 16, Team 9.
In resource smoothing, project deadlines is maintained while project costs is increased. And for resource leveling project costs is maintained while project deadlines is extended.
From one of the course videos (Identifying the cost of quality in a project) the MTD representative stated that they build in a certain amount of redundancy into the system to for see problems or challenges like additional spec or extra resource that is required on the job. And in another course video (planning for quality) where they had contamination from the main source which happen 3 days before the venue go life. Rather than extending the deadlines they brought in water tanker and kept to the deadline.
From the course videos above, it would be feasible for MTD to implement a resource smoothing approach in this scenario because it’s already built into their system.
In resource smoothing, project deadlines is maintained while project costs is increased. And for resource leveling project costs is maintained while project deadlines is extended.
From one of the course videos (Identifying the cost of quality in a project) the MTD representative stated that they build in a certain amount of redundancy into the system to for see problems or challenges like additional spec or extra resource that is required on the job. And in another course video (planning for quality) where they had contamination from the main source which happen 3 days before the venue go life. Rather than extending the deadlines they brought in water tanker and kept to the deadline.
From the course videos above, it would be feasible for MTD to implement a resource smoothing approach in this scenario because it’s already built into their system.
Yes, applying resource levelling will be necessary. MTD and Glasgow have similar activities situations of multiple tasks. Resource levelling will aid in allocating resources evenly to avoid overallocation or underallocation during the project. It could also reduce potential delays on the project ensuring balanced work load. It can also help in uptimizing resources allocation and uptimization
Reflecting on MTD, the water installation events company, and their involvement in the Glasgow event, resource leveling could significantly optimize resource allocation and contribute to a successful event. By leveraging historical data and event experience, MTD can make informed resource allocation decisions based on insights from past events. Close collaboration with stakeholders—including teams, vendors, and clients—to understand their needs and constraints is crucial. This ensures all parties are aligned and resources are allocated where they are most needed.
Implementing a flexible resource allocation strategy allows MTD to adjust allocations as event requirements evolve. Continuous monitoring and real-time adjustments are essential for maintaining optimal resource leveling, ensuring resources are used efficiently throughout the event.
Overall, adopting a resource leveling approach appears highly feasible for MTD, given their ability to utilize past data, collaborate with stakeholders, and remain adaptable to changing event requirements.
Afolabi Isaac
Cohort 16 Team1
A convenient approach for MTD would be the resource smoothing. How that, based on the fixed event date it would be unprofessional to reschedule date, however, increasing cost and maintaining the planned deadline will be a more possible option to achieve the goal.
While for Glasgow, resource levelling will be an effective approach to get the project done.
Using a resource smoothing approach is more feasible for MTD even though additional cost may be incurred but the project gets to meet the agreed deadline. While for Glasgow,a resource leveling approach can be used
Thoughts on “A comprehensive view on resource overload considering MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event( PM Course discussion)”
In the context of MTD, the water installation events company managing the Glasgow event, let’s clarify the concepts of resource smoothing and resource leveling first:
1.Resource Smoothing: This involves adjusting the amount of resource usage over a period to accommodate fluctuations in demand or resource availability, while still meeting project deadlines. The focus is on managing resource utilization to avoid peaks and valleys, thus smoothing out the resource usage curve.
2.Resource Leveling: This refers to adjusting the project schedule to ensure that the demand for resources does not exceed certain predefined limits. The goal is to avoid resource over-allocation by shifting activities within their slack allowances or by adjusting the project schedule.
Given this understanding, let’s consider whether implementing a resource leveling approach would be feasible for MTD in managing the Glasgow event:
– Nature of Events: Events like the one managed by MTD often have specific deadlines and fixed durations. This makes resource leveling a relevant consideration because it ensures that resources are neither over-allocated nor underutilized during critical stages of the project.
– Resource Constraints: MTD might face constraints such as availability of water installation equipment, skilled labor, and possibly even venue restrictions (such as access times). Resource leveling helps in optimizing the use of these resources throughout the project duration, ensuring that all requirements are met without unnecessary strain or underutilization.
– Feasibility Assessment: To determine if resource leveling is feasible for MTD, it would be essential to analyze the resource requirements and constraints for the Glasgow event. This involves identifying critical resources, understanding their availability over time, and then adjusting the project schedule accordingly to smooth out resource utilization peaks.
– Implementation Challenges: Implementing resource leveling requires careful planning and coordination. MTD would need to have detailed schedules, clear communication channels, and possibly use project management tools to track resource allocations and adjust schedules as needed.
Conclusion: Considering the nature of MTD’s work in managing water installation for events like the Glasgow event, implementing a resource leveling approach appears feasible and beneficial. It would help in optimizing resource usage, ensuring that critical resources are efficiently allocated throughout the project timeline, thereby enhancing overall project management effectiveness and meeting client expectations.
For MTD, resource smoothing works as it helps them meet their deadlines, it allows MTD to maintain original project deadlines even though project costs will increase, with these stakeholders and investor will not be lost.
MTD can successfully adopt the resource leveling approach as they can leverage on the use of past data and event experience to Inform resource allocation decisions with insights from such past events. They can also collaborate with stakeholders, work closely with teams, vendors, and clients to understand their needs and constraints.
For MTD, resource smoothing works as it helps them meet their deadlines, it allows MTD to maintain original project deadlines even though project costs will increase, with these stakeholders and investor will not be lost.
WHILE Resource leveling is better methodology to apply for Gaslow project as it cost effective.
Blessing Olusakin Team 3 Cohort 16.
Considering MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event, resource leveling could be a valuable approach to optimize resource allocation and ensure a successful event.
I think MTD can successfully adopt the resource leveling approach as they can leverage on the use of past data and event experience to Inform resource allocation decisions with insights from such past events. They can also collaborate with stakeholders, work closely with teams, vendors, and clients to understand their needs and constraints. They can choose flexible resource allocation and prepared to adjust resource allocation as event requirements change and they can monitor and make adjustments continuously and at the same time monitor resource usage and adjust allocation as needed to ensure optimal resource leveling.
Team 7,cohort 16.
It would not be feasible to implement a resource leveling approach at the Glasgow event because of the following reasons:
1: Time management – resource leveling does not alter the existing resource capacity but instead emphasizes rescheduling, which may have an impact on project deadlines.
2: Bad reputation – apply resource leveling which in turn emphasizes rescheduling will give a bad reputation to the Glasgow event which is internationally recognized.
3: Negative Impact – resource leveling at such a big and scheduled event will have a negative impact on both the client and the stakeholders.
Moreover it can only be feasible if the Glasgow event schedule is flexible(float), thereby having a very high satisfiable quality project because of rescheduling.
Esther Ezinne Uwoghiren
Resource Smoothing: This is used when time constraints are the biggest factor blocking production. The idea is to finish a project on time while avoiding peaks and dips in resource demand.
1. Objective: The primary goal of resource smoothing is to adjust the activities within their float or slack without affecting the project’s critical path.
2. Focus: It focuses on resolving resource over-allocations during specific periods by redistributing the workload.
3. Method: Resources are adjusted within the available float or slack, meaning activities can be scheduled earlier or later within their allowable time frames without impacting the project’s overall duration.
4. Result: The project schedule remains unchanged in terms of critical path activities but ensures that resource utilization is spread evenly over time.
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Resource Leveling: This is used when scheduling the production of available resources is limited and needs to be used optimally.
1. Objective: Resource leveling aims to resolve resource over-allocations that affect the project’s critical path.
2. Focus: It addresses situations where resource constraints directly impact the project’s schedule by delaying critical activities.
3. Method: Activities are rescheduled within their total float or slack to eliminate over-allocations that affect critical path activities. This may involve delaying non-critical activities to resolve resource conflicts on critical path tasks.
4. Result: The project schedule may be adjusted in terms of start and finish dates to ensure that critical path activities are not delayed due to resource constraints.
Cohort 16
Team 4
UWOGHIREN OSAGIE WILLIAMS
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RESOURCE SMOOTHING AND RESOURCE LEVELLING?
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.
FOR RESOURCE SMOOTHING
1. Time limited scheduling technique: importance is given to duration of the project
2. Removes as much resource conflicts as possible; but, may not remove all resource conflicts
3. May require additional resources to address left over resource conflicts
4. Activities are shifted only to the extent of the float available
5. The project duration remains the same
6. No change the critical path
FOR RESOURCE LEVELLING
1. Resource limited scheduling technique: importance is given to limited resource
2. Remove all resource conflicts
3. May require additional resources
4. Activities may be shifted beyond the float available while rescheduling the activities
5. Generally the project duration gets extended
6. May change the critical path
COHORT 16
TEAM 10
Okeke Uchenna Ifeyinwa Team 7
For MTD water installation, a resource levelling approach is feasible because MTD aims at producing a good quality and adequate water supply therefore rescheduling to prevent any negative occurrence like bad water supply, insufficient water supply to appropriate channels is important to ensure safe and good quality of product even though it may have impact on the project deadline.
A combination of the two will be perfect. You apply each method when it’s needed
A combination of the two will be perfect. You apply each method when it’s needed
Yes, application of a resource levelling approach is very possible and sometimes can be the only optimal option in mitigating the damage, unplanned problems and issues can cause in the execution of a water installation to any sort of event.
Scenarios like
1. Bad water supply, lack of sufficient information by the sponsor e.g. water volume, space, no of people, toilets to supply.
2. Insufficient water tankers to supply water
3. Insufficient knowledge of the layout of the event.
4. Insufficient time to inspect the project layout, functionality of machines or valves.
5. Insufficient equipment or machines to cater for the entire project.
6. Delay in sponsors trying to get the standard equipments to be used for installation.
All these can affect the successful execution of a project, thats why resource levelling to serve as a backchannel to the project to correct flaws and errors keeping in mind the impact on the project deadline. Better to be safe than sorry.
Resource levelling could work for the Glasgow event project. By rescheduling activities, we can balance resource workload without adding new resources. This might require some schedule adjustments, but it could prevent resource overload and ensure a smoother delivery.
For MTD, resource smoothing works as it helps them meet their deadlines, it allows MTD to maintain original project deadlines even though project costs will increase, with these stakeholders and investor will not be lost.
JESUDIMU OPEYEMI
COHORT 16
TEAM 5
In this situation, resource leveling is the best option to address MTD because the project’s cost is being impacted by the deadline. When dealing with the Glasgow event, which has a specific start and end date, it is best to use resource smoothing to ensure the deadline is met.
from my own perspective, adopting resource smoothing is better inorder to meet up with the deadline
For MTD resource levelling is not advisable but resource smoothing can work
Resource levelling its not advisable as an option to use by MTD in the case of Glasgow event which its an event that has a set time for starting. Resource levelling seeks to use same available resource by not altering the resource capacity rather emphasizes on rescheduling which will result in extending the project completion time. Rather resources smoothing its better for MTD for the Glasgow event.
For MTD, resource levelling would not be ideal since it would ve to utter its deadline
Resources leveling would not be the best option for MTD, judging by the fact that the deadline will be impacted and the Glasgow event had a start date set. Resources leveling would not give enough room for the project to be delivered or completed.
Wale Oyegunle
Team 8 Cohort 16
Aminah YUSUFF
Team 2 Cohort 16
Resource leveling is considered safer than resource smoothing for several reasons:
1. Preserves project integrity: Resource leveling maintains the original project scope, timeline, and resources, ensuring that the project’s integrity is preserved.
2. No shortcuts: Unlike resource smoothing, leveling doesn’t involve taking shortcuts or compromising on quality to meet deadlines, reducing the risk of errors and omissions.
3. Even workload distribution: Leveling distributes workload evenly, avoiding overloading and understaffing, which can lead to burnout, mistakes, and accidents.
4. Reduced stress: By avoiding last-minute rushes and crunch times, resource leveling reduces stress on workers, minimizing the likelihood of mistakes and accidents.
5. Improved safety: By maintaining a steady and controlled workflow, leveling prioritizes safety and reduces the risk of accidents and incidents on site.
6. Better planning: Resource leveling encourages thorough planning, identifying potential resource constraints and mitigating risks proactively.
7. Less scope for errors: By avoiding hasty decisions and shortcuts, leveling minimizes the scope for errors, ensuring a higher quality output. While resource smoothing prioritizes meeting deadlines, resource leveling prioritizes project integrity, safety, and quality, making it a safer approach.
While resource smoothing is a viable option in this case, it also has its drawbacks. By prioritizing timely completion, it may lead to shortcuts that compromise the project’s quality and integrity. This approach can put undue pressure on workers, resulting in hasty workmanship, and potentially sacrifice health and safety standards, increasing the risk of accidents and incidents on site. This could ultimately jeopardize the project’s deadline and overall success.”
With the event looming, MTD and Glasgow face a time crunch that renders resource leveling impractical. The deadline is either too close or has already passed, making it challenging to allocate resources effectively. Furthermore, attempting to make do with inadequate resources may compromise the project’s quality.
On a short note, I will say NO. Resource levelling will not be possible or will not be the best option to bank on in those projects. My reason is that the events of the water corporation or the Glasgow events are time bounds, they are projects that have a specific and demand quick delivery. The Glasgow event for example, in a situation where we need to incorporate one of the strategies, Resource levelling would be a bad choice because it would likely affect the deadlines which would render the project useless since it would not be used on the day of the event. Resource smoothing would certainly be the best option here, of course, it will affect the costs of the project but it maintains the due date.
Resource smoothing is better as MTD needs to meet up with deadlines and also use solid quality.
Resource smoothing aims to maintain original project deadlines while increasing project costs. On the other hand, resource leveling does not alter the existing resource capacity but instead emphasizes rescheduling, which may impact project deadlines.
For MTD, resource leveling is not feasible due to a tight deadline. The date for the sporting event is fixed and difficult to change. Altering the date or deadline may incur additional costs for the client, as significant planning has already been completed. Moreover, changing the date could negatively impact the client’s reputation and result in hidden costs, such as cancellations from customers and health agencies who have scheduled appointments for the fixed date.
Resource smoothing is a feasible option; however, it has its downsides. It may compromise the project’s integrity, as shortcuts may be taken to ensure the project is completed as planned. This approach could increase pressure and stress on the workers, leading to rushed work. Additionally, it might compromise the health and safety or construction phase plan, potentially leading to accidents and incidents on site, which could adversely affect the project’s deadline.
JESUDIMU OPEYEMI
COHORT 16
TEAM 5
Resource Leveling involves adjusting start and finish dates based on resource availability to balance resource demand with supply. It is done when key resources are
1. only available at certain times, in limited quantities, or are over-allocated.
2. It is also used to keep resource usage constant and reduce fluctuations in demand for key resources.
Resource Smoothing adjusts the activities of a schedule model to ensure that the project’s resource requirements do not exceed specific predefined limits.
As MTD and Glasgow prepare for an event, resource leveling won’t be effective due to the tight deadline, which may be too close or even past the event date. Additionally, utilizing available resources that are insufficient for the project can lead to compromising its quality.
As MTD and Glasgow prepare for an event, resource leveling won’t be effective due to the tight deadline, which may be too close or even past the event date. Additionally, utilizing available resources that are insufficient for the project can lead to compromising its quality.
Considering that the MTD water project for instance has a direct impact on lives, resource smoothing will be a better approach. Deadlines can be extended on any other project such as road constructions, housing etc. Their impact might be minimal due to the availability of alternatives
A project such as the MTD water project in all it’s aspects has a direct bearing with dire consequences when the deadline is tampered.
Also, the MTD project involves water laboratory analysis. Any alteration or delay in the deadline can adversely affect water quality.
Ijeoma Egbu
COHORT 16
MTD works better with resource smoothing since they have to meet up with deadlines and cannot compromise quality
MTD major goal is to meet deadlines with solid quality , so in this case Resource smoothing is a better option for MTD, while Resource leveling will not work for MTD.
Example Scenario
Current Situation: You have a project with a fixed deadline, but resources are over-allocated in the middle of the project.
Approach: Identify non-critical tasks that can be postponed. Use project management software to adjust the schedule automatically, ensuring that no resources are overburdened at any given time.
Outcome: The project might take longer to complete, but resource over-allocation is avoided, reducing the risk of burnout and ensuring quality work.
If you provide more details about your specific scenario, I can offer a more tailored approach to implementing resource leveling.
MTD is a company that is concerned with meeting deadlines. Applying resource levelling will affect the deadline causing a delay in meeting deadline which is not good for them. I think resource smoothing will work best for MTD even though it is time limited. It would only cause them to work overtime.
Glasgow event can go with resource levelling since they can easily change the deadline. It would enable them to get a new date and deliver.
Seeing as MTD and Glasgow work towards an event Resource levelling would not work because the new deadline might be too close to the event or past the event. Also working what they have (using available resources) when its too low for the project can lead to compromising quality.
I don’t think it would be feasible to implement a Resource levelling approach for MTD as their aims to maintain original project deadlines. So I believe Resource smoothing is a suitable option for MTD.
Thinking about the MTD water project and Glasgow event requires separate approach
The MTD water project requires timing and good planning techniques. Applying resource leveling approach will not be a good idea as the project end date will not be feasible, rather resource smoothing will help to achieve the goal and timing faster.
For Glasgow event it’s major problem was resources (water limitation) during the ongoing event, resource leveling can be applied, the project manager is in charge of optimizing the provided limited resources. The schedule isn’t fixed and so the resource leveling helps to figure out the end date of the project with the available resources.
Resource levelling will not work for MTD as their major goal is to meet deadlines with solid quality. In this case Resource smoothing is a better option for MTD.
MTD aims at achieving project deadlines and quality
From Joseph Ikechukwu Onyeocha:
Applying a resource leveling approach to MTD, the water installation events company, and their Glasgow event involves smoothing out resource demand over time to avoid peaks and troughs, thus optimizing resource utilization and potentially reducing costs. This approach typically balances the workload of resources like labor, equipment, and materials to match the available capacity.
In the context of the Glasgow event, which involves complex water installations, resource leveling could be challenging yet beneficial. Here’s how it might apply:
1. Resource Utilization: MTD could analyze the resource requirements for each phase of the event (e.g., planning, setup, execution) and spread out resource usage evenly. This prevents overloading certain resources at specific times, reducing stress and potential burnout among employees.
2. Cost Management: Smoothing out resource demand can lead to cost savings. For instance, by avoiding last-minute rushes or idle periods, MTD can optimize the use of equipment and minimize overtime costs.
3. Project Schedule: Resource leveling helps in creating a more predictable project schedule. This is crucial for MTD to meet deadlines and deliver installations on time, especially for high-profile events like the one in Glasgow.
4. Constraints and Challenges: However, applying resource leveling in event management isn’t always straightforward. Factors like client demands, weather conditions, and unforeseen events can disrupt planned schedules. MTD would need flexibility and contingency plans to adapt to these changes without compromising the overall project.
5. Technology and Tools: Utilizing project management software and tools that support resource leveling can enhance MTD’s ability to manage resources efficiently. These tools can provide real-time visibility into resource allocation and help in making informed decisions.
In conclusion, while resource leveling offers clear benefits in terms of resource optimization and cost management for MTD’s event in Glasgow, it requires careful planning, flexibility, and the right tools to navigate potential challenges effectively. It’s a strategic approach that can contribute to the success of complex water installation events by ensuring resources are used efficiently throughout the project lifecycle.
PAUL NWEKE
COHORT 16
TEAM 9.
Considering the MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow and the provided figure, Resource Smoothing. This aims to maintain original project deadlines even though project costs will increase.
The Resource Leveling does not alter the existing resource capacity but emphasizes rescheduling, which may have an impact on project deadlines, it is better not to use or apply here. This will lead to customer dissatisfaction and loosing of stakeholders and projects as well.
Using resource leveling for the MTD project won’t be feasible as it’s operating within a fixed deadline, instead resource smoothing is best advised
Based on the figure above, Resource leveling, which prioritizes rescheduling, may lead to client dissatisfaction and potentially jeopardize the success of planned outcomes. Additionally, this could result in missed opportunities for future collaborations with the company.
Resource smoothing is best in this Glasgow and MTD events. There is a fixed date and using resource levelling won’t be right
Nnadi Stella Chidinma
Team 7
In the MTD and Glasgow event, there’s a date for the program and resource levelling will not be the best at it could affect project deadline and in turn affect client and customer relationship.
Resource smoothing is better as it meets the planned deadline but only increasing project costs.
This should be discussed with the clients to know which fits the client.
My name is Charles Ntanta. Yes i will prefer to apply Resource Levelling to maintain the time line for the projects. Issues like non critical activity can be delayed and extended too in so far, it will not increase the cost of the project and . If i try to smoothing, not only will it increase cost, it will equally affect getting subsequent projects in future.
Their contract was signed for an event scheduled for a specific date. This date cannot be postponed.
Which means that, as far as I’m concerned, it’s only the resource smoothing that will be applied here. The cost could go up, but the priority is really to do everything possible to meet the deadline without any loss of quality in the service to be provided.
MTD specializes in water installation events, and the Glasgow event is likely a complex, time-sensitive project with specific milestones. Such events often require various skilled resources, including:
• Planners and coordinators.
• Installation technicians.
• Support staff for logistics and customer service.
Feasibility of Resource Leveling
1. Resource Availability and Demand:
• Availability: If MTD has a limited pool of technicians or equipment, leveling could help distribute their work more evenly.
• Demand: Events like the one in Glasgow might have peak times (e.g., setup days, main event days) where resource demands are high. Leveling could help mitigate this by redistributing tasks.
2. Task Flexibility:
• Certain tasks might be flexible in their timing (e.g., preliminary site surveys, initial setups), allowing for leveling.
• Critical tasks with fixed deadlines (e.g., final installations, live event support) are less flexible, posing a challenge to leveling.
3. Project Timeline:
• If the project timeline has some buffer, leveling could be more easily implemented. However, if the event is tightly scheduled, leveling could delay critical tasks.
• Incorporating buffer periods in non-critical times could provide opportunities for leveling.
4. Resource Skills and Dependencies:
• If resources are highly specialized, reassigning tasks could be difficult. Cross-training staff might be a strategy to increase flexibility.
• Dependencies between tasks need to be carefully managed to avoid creating bottlenecks.
Practical Application for MTD
Given the above considerations, applying a resource leveling approach to MTD and the Glasgow event could be feasible under the following conditions:
• Pre-Event Planning: Identify tasks that can be moved or adjusted without impacting critical paths. Early planning is crucial to find these opportunities.
• Flexible Workforce: Cross-training employees or hiring temporary staff during peak times could help balance the workload.
• Advanced Scheduling Tools: Use project management software to visualize resource allocation and identify leveling opportunities.
• Communication: Ensure clear communication with all stakeholders about the potential adjustments to timelines and tasks.
Conclusion
While there are challenges, resource leveling could be beneficial for MTD to optimize resource use and prevent overloading staff during peak periods of the Glasgow event. Careful planning, flexibility in task scheduling, and effective use of project management tools will be key to successfully implementing this approach.
MTD project in Glasgow is for an event that already has a deadline,and for any event to be successful it is expected that all things be in place before the start date of the event . If the project must undergo any adjustments or reevaluation it should be done using the Resource smoothing this will maintain the project deadline despite the increase in cost, but at least the event will begin as the staplated time while maintaining the quality.
MTD And Glasgow project it will be feasible to implement an approach Resource leveling approach my answer is a Yes. Resource leveling may require changing task sequences or extending project deadline. Though it might increase cost due to extension of the project and enable the PM to complete project at deadline
For MTD, resource leveling does not alter the existing resource capacity but instead emphasizes rescheduling, which may have an impact on project deadlines.
For the MTD and Glasgow project, it is not really applicable to use the resource leveling approach as it involves rescheduling tasks and can be more disruptive to the project schedule. Resource leveling may require changing task sequences or extending project deadline.
It is note worthy to say that resource smoothing is preferable as when external constraints or urgent situations arise, while resource leveling is more suitable when there is flexibility in project deadlines and resource adjustments can be made through rescheduling.
For this MTD scenario, the event has a deadline there, resource smoothing is more suitable,
In the case of MTD and Glasgow, since it is unlikely to reschedule the events, the preferred strategy will be resource smoothing though it will mean increasing project cost.
As regards MTD and the Glasgow event, since they are time based events, I’ll recommend the resource smoothing technique. Even though this may put a strain on the project budget as additional resources may be required, it’ll ensure the provision of quality output within stipulated timelines.
Resource smoothing will enable the project manager to keep track with his time schedule for project completion
Resource smoothing will be a better idea because it will ensure the project is done within the timeline
I will recommend resource smoothing as it help them increase the capacity needed to complete the project on deadline.
I think it would be challenging to apply a resource leveling approach in this context.
Just as we were taught in class that resource leveling is a technique used in project management to smoothen out resource usage over time, and this helps in ensuring that resources are allocated evenly throughout the project. However, in the context of an event like the Glasgow festival, the resources required (such as stages, sound systems, and personnel) are likely to be highly variable and dependent on that specific event and activities that will be taking place each day.
Given the dynamic nature of the schedule of the festival with different events and activities happening at the same time, it might be difficult to apply resource leveling effectively. Instead, MTD might focus on resource smoothing, which involves the allocation of resources to ensure that they are used efficiently, even if it means some of these resources are overallocated or under allocated at certain times.
Considering MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event as regards which better salvage the situation, either resource leveling or resource smoothing. In my opinion, resource leveling fits the Gasglow event better as it is a program-based event but resource smoothing fits the MTD installation, as chances are that time extension might be the best decision to attain an output quality.
Most importantly, however, looking at a more significant level of impact, certain projects undergo more than just rescheduling or resource allocation adjustments. They may undergo a reevaluation of their project scope by the project sponsor
Mary Ayo
Due to the fact that MTD projects are tied to various events and in turn many varying stakeholders, resource leveling might not be the best approach as, there’s the challenge of maintaining, the project scope with the events date. Resource smoothing, appears to be a better approach, although it will incur extra project costs but the project timeline will be maintained.
Resource smoothing focuses on preserving planned deadlines but increasing project costs while
Resource levelling does not change the current capacity but focuses instead on rescheduling, with a possible impact on project deadlines. In the light of this, resource smoothing is recommended because it aims at increasing the cost of projects, adding new resources, and meeting up with the stipulated time, and deadline without having to extend it.
Resource soothing is the most favorable approach, it aims at the original project work because it is good for a time-based project.
I will recommend Resource soothing
Resource levelling will be the most favourable approach for MTD.
Resource smoothing aims to the original project work while resource level doesn’t aim at it , the best method to use is resource smoothing through MTD
For me I would explain what resource smoothing and resource leveling as project management techniques. However I will recommend:
* They conduct an evaluation of their resources, stakeholders willingness to provide additional funding, stakeholders reception of deadline extension viz-a-viz cost implications, cost of additional manpower or the stress of overtime of it’s staff etc
* The outcome of the evaluation will decide which project management technique to adopt.
For company MTD the best approach I would advice is resource smoothing because its good for a time based project like MTD project.
Resource smoothing and resource leveling are distinct project management techniques for handling resource constraints. Resource smoothing aims to adjust activities to maintain constant resource usage without extending project duration, potentially increasing costs. In contrast, resource leveling balances resource demand with availability, often extending project timelines without altering resource capacity.
For MTD’s Glasgow event, implementing resource leveling might be feasible if resource overallocation is a concern and deadlines are flexible. It offers a balanced resource allocation, potentially avoiding overutilization. However, it may lead to delays. If maintaining the original schedule is crucial, resource smoothing, despite higher costs, might be more suitable to ensure timely completion.
Choosing the right approach depends on the project’s specific needs, resource availability, and stakeholder expectations. For MTD, evaluating the importance of deadlines versus resource balance will guide the decision between resource smoothing and resource leveling.
Resource levelling technique aims to optimize resource utilization and ensure a more balanced workload across projects.
Using the resource levelling approach will lead to;
• Minimized conflicts and delays.
• Leads to a smoother operation
• Reduces bottlenecks
• Reduced risk of project overrun
In some situations however it may not be feasible to level resources if there are specific requirements for the project with regards to specific timelines.
i think Resource smoothing will be more appropriate in the case of MTD, however since it comes with an extra cost, parties must be notified and the reasons for more resource allocation be stated in a proper communication channel.
In the case of MTD and Glasgow projects. Resource smoothing is better here because of events that have been fixed and cannot be altered. The stakeholders needs to come together on how cost can be increased so their clients won’t be disappointed.
While Resource Smoothing appears to be a better option in order to keep to deadlines, it is important to have a round table discussion with all stakeholders regarding the cost implication of this, so that all parties are aligned.
Where the parties concerned are willing to bear costs, the projects proceeds smoothly. Where this is not the case, then, practically a degree of Resource Leveling maybe introduced after critical assessment has be done to determine what aspects of Resource Leveling can be applied.
Regarding the MTD and Glasgow situation, employing the resource leveling method isn’t practical. This approach entails task rescheduling, which could significantly disrupt the project schedule by altering task sequences or prolonging the project duration. It’s worth mentioning that resource smoothing is favored for addressing external constraints or urgent scenarios, whereas resource leveling is more appropriate when project deadlines are flexible, and resource adjustments can be accommodated through rescheduling.
In the case of MTD and Glasgow projects, resource smoothing is better as their clients have fixed dates for the events. Resource smoothing will increase the cost of the project but maintain the end date of the project. This is highly important to the clients. Resource levelling though helps to maintain cost,is not suitable for projects with fixed timelines which cannot be exceeded.
For the MTD and Glasglow scenario, it is not feasible to use the resource leveling approach because it involves rescheduling tasks and can be more disruptive to the project schedule because it may require changing task sequences or extending project duration.
It is important to note that resource smoothing is preferable when external constraints or urgent situations arise, while resource leveling is more suitable when there is flexibility in project deadlines and resource adjustments can be made through rescheduling.
“If there are no deadlines to meet, The combination of the two approaches is not bad for the MMT project, because aside from resources other factors like weather conditions and logistic accessibility can delay a project. Resources smoothing can be used for constructing tasks, while resources level can be used for tasks that are sensitive to weather changes.
I believe the MTD project would benefit more from project smoothing and not leveling. If a event is fast approaching and with rescheduling, one will not meet up . Although project smoothing might seem expensive, but in the end customers will be satisfied.
I think resource smoothing is best for this kind of project.
I also think it is not feasible to use the resource leveling approach because it involves reassigning tasks and this can be more disruptive to the project assignment because it may require changing task sequences or extending project duration. The event has been planned for a long time with other resources so the delivery date can not be rescheduled
Left to me, I feel resource levelling is not good for the MTD project because the event has been planned for a long time with other resources so the delivery date can not be rescheduled so the best option to go for us the resource smoothing.
it is not also feasible to use the resource leveling approach because it involves reassigning tasks and this can be more disruptive to the project assignment because it may require changing task sequences or extending project duration.
So I think resource smoothing is best for this kind of project.
For the MTD and Glasglow scenario, it is not feasible to use the resource leveling approach because it involves rescheduling tasks and can be more disruptive to the project schedule because it may require changing task sequences or extending project duration.
So i strongly believe that resource smoothing is the best approach for the MTD and Glasglow projects
My little understanding about resource leveling and resource smoothing
Resource leveling adjusts the project schedule to match resource availability, potentially extending the timeline, it is used when there are limited resources and the project timeline can be adjusted,
Resource smoothing works within the existing timeline and redistributes tasks to prevent overloading, it2 is used when the project deadline is fixed and resources need to be optimized within that timeline
for the case of MTD and Glasgow, resource smoothing is advisable. Resource smoothing would be more appropriate in cases where an error was discovered a few days prior to the event. Reducing interruptions and making sure the event goes according to schedule should be the main priorities. Resource levelling at this stage could impede the project and harm the standing of the company. Water is urgently needed for the first group of participants, and a major postponement could negatively affect the event’s outcome. Little changes can be made thanks to resource smoothing without impacting the project’s schedule.
My thoughts on the concepts of resource smoothing and resource levelling in project management.
1. Resource Smoothing:
Resource smoothing is a technique used to adjust resource usage within a project while keeping the project schedule unchanged.
– The primary goal of resource smoothing is to minimize fluctuations in resource utilization, especially when dealing with limited resources.
– In resource smoothing, the focus is on managing resource peaks and valleys to achieve a more consistent resource allocation.
– It allows for small adjustments to resource assignments without affecting project deadlines.
– Resource smoothing is particularly useful when there are external constraints (such as contractual obligations or fixed deadlines) that prevent rescheduling.
– However, it may result in additional costs due to overtime or other resource adjustments.
2. Resource Leveling:
– Resource levelling, on the other hand, involves rescheduling tasks within a project to **balance resource demand.
– The primary goal of resource levelling is to avoid resource overloads by shifting tasks or changing their timing.
– In resource levelling, the focus is on achieving an even distribution of resource usage over time.
– It may involve delaying non-critical tasks or rearranging dependencies to accommodate resource availability.
– Resource levelling can be more disruptive to the project schedule because it may require changing task sequences or extending project duration.
– It is suitable when project deadlines are flexible and when resource constraints can be managed through rescheduling.
3. Application to MTD and Glasgow Cases:
– For the MTD case, where an error was identified a few days before the event, resource smoothing would be more appropriate. The focus should be on minimizing disruptions and ensuring that the event proceeds as planned. Implementing resource levelling at this point could hinder the project and damage the organization’s reputation.
– Similarly, for the Glasgow case, resource smoothing is advisable. The need for water for the first set of participants is urgent, and any significant rescheduling could impact the event’s success. Resource smoothing allows for minor adjustments without affecting the project timeline.
It is important to note that resource smoothing is preferable when external constraints or urgent situations arise, while resource levelling is more suitable when there is flexibility in project deadlines and resource adjustments can be made through rescheduling.
To me, resource levelling isn’t suitable for the MTD project because the event have been planned for a long time with other resources so the delivery date can’t be rescheduled because of maybe 10% of the whole plan so the best option to go for us the resource smoothing.
Resource smoothing focuses on preserving deadlines and end dates while increasing projects costs and adding new resources to the project. Resource leveling however, focuses on balancing the workload on resources in order to align the usage of the resources with their available capacity which mostly results to the change or rescheduling of end date.
With what we have learnt so far, I would agree and say it is feasible to implement a resource leveling approach. In this scenario.
Resource leveling will help the project manager enough time to stabilize the work load and reduce the risk of stress on the workers.
The end date can be rescheduled as long as it is communicated effectively with the shareholders and clients and agreed upon so as to still meet client satisfaction and quality requirements.
Resource smoothing prevents rescheduling and helps meet deadlines, although it might incur extra costs. On the other hand, resource leveling promotes rescheduling while maintaining the existing capacity.
Implementing the resource leveling approach for the cases of MTD and Glasgow is not advisable. The resource smoothing approach is more suitable, particularly for MTD. They identified an error a few days before the event, with the first set of participants expected soon and needing water. Using resource leveling at this point would hinder the project and could damage their reputation.
I do not think it would be feasible to implement a resource leveling approach in this scenario? The reason being that the approach entails doing the best with the resources available but the project end date slips and you have a new project end date. The Glasgow event is a fixed event scheduled already to take place at a particular days of the month and year. The organizers of the Glasgow event and MTD does not have the luxury of time hence the water infrastructure must be completed within the projected time frame so as to be ready on time for the event.
Already in some of the videos watched, the project manager talked of instances where contingency measures had to be embraced just to make sure MTD delivers within project time frame.
Consequently, resource smoothing which allows for engagement of extra resources even though at an extra cost in order to maintain and keep to the projected timeline of delivery is a better option in this situation.
From I have learnt so far, I think that the MTD project would benefit more from project smoothing and not leveling. It there’s an event that was fast approaching and with rescheduling, deadline will be missed. Though project smoothing would lead to more cost, but in the end there will be customers satisfaction.
In MTDs case resource smoothing is the best i will suggest as thus allow for meeting dead lines and given expected timely at the expense of additional cost with events tend to be time bound.
Resource smoothing prevents rescheduling and also helps meeting deadlines although, this might attracts extra cost while resource leveling promotes rescheduling while all other existing capacity remains the same .
In the case of MTD and Glasgow, I will suggest resource smoothing because the date of the event would have been announced and every effort to meet up with the deadline will be adopted. Yes, it attracts extra cost and I feel this can be discussed between both companies and resolved.
I will like to approach this discussion these points Resource Smoothing is were a new member is added to join the team.
NB:
1) It will definitely increase the over head cost of the project.
2) There will be need for training and time to bring the new member up to speed on current position of the project to be able to meet the dead line of the project..
While for Resource Leveling, the team member might be greatly affected.
1) it also affects cost as over time hours means extra cost on the initial budget.
2) Members will stressed working extra hours
3) This will affect quality as a result of much fatigue.
Finally Resource smoothing aims to maintain original project deadlines while increasing project costs. On the other hand, resource leveling does not alter the existing resource capacity but instead emphasizes rescheduling, which may have an impact on project deadlines.
Following the lesson so far, I think resource smoothing is preferable more than resource leveling. Although project cost might/will increase in resource smoothing but a better results will be gotten out of a project instead of rescheduling projects that can have a possible impact on project deadlines and project results too
In my opinion I believe resource leveling approach is not the best option but resource smoothing approach in the case of MTD because time management is key in project management.
For MTD and GLASSGOW companies, I would not advise the resource levelling approach, rather I would advise that resource smoothing (adding new resources to the project) approach should be used without minding the extra costs.
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No, resource levelling is not a good option.
Osuji Mirian
May 14,2024 at 11:49 p.m
For me, I will go for project smoothing, because it will foster fast completion of the project.
I dont thing resource leveling can be applied in MTD project
I think it would be feasible to implement the resource levelling approach, especially if the two companies are not willing to change the current capacity and are willing to extend the deadline so that the current capacity would work to deliver what they have been tasked to deliver.
But with rescheduling that comes with the resource levelling approach is something the two companies should be aware of as this might have an impact on the project cost eventually.
Resource smoothing and resource leveling are both project management techniques used to manage resource allocation and avoid resource overloading. However, they differ in their approach and objectives:
Resource Smoothing:
Resource smoothing aims to adjust the resource allocation within the existing project schedule to eliminate peaks and troughs in resource utilization while keeping the project duration constant.
The focus is on minimizing fluctuations in resource usage over time, particularly for resources with limited availability or capacity.
This technique involves shifting non-critical activities within their float or slack time to balance resource demand, ensuring that resource usage remains within predefined limits.
The primary goal is to optimize resource utilization without extending the project’s duration.
Resource Leveling:
Resource leveling involves adjusting the project schedule to allocate resources in a way that ensures a consistent workload over time while maintaining project constraints such as dependencies and deadlines.
The objective is to eliminate resource overloading by rescheduling activities within their slack or float time to avoid conflicts in resource availability.
Resource leveling considers both resource constraints and project constraints to create a feasible and balanced schedule.
Unlike resource smoothing, resource leveling may extend the project duration if necessary to resolve resource conflicts and maintain a sustainable workload.
Time management and quality are crucial in project management, I would not advise using the resource levelling approach as d major issue of the project is a scarcity of resources.
Umeanolue Lilian
For the MTD and Glasgow event, I recommend the smoothing approach as the best option as this would enable both projects to finish at the stipulated time set out for it.
In my opinion, resource leveling does not alter the existing resource capacity but instead emphasizes rescheduling, which may have an impact on project deadlines but does not increase costs or resource capacity of the project, which may resulting in significant deviations from the original plans.
The right choice between resource leveling and resource smoothing depends on what the project needs, what limits or rules it has to follow, and what the organization thinks is most important for managing resources and planning the project.
But, considering MTD and the Glasgow event.
I believe resource smoothing is better because it will help them make sure resources are used evenly without getting overloaded at certain times, even if it means not spreading them out evenly throughout the whole project.
Suppose MTD suddenly finds out they need more resources or that some plans have to change. That’s like trying to finish a puzzle only to find out some pieces don’t fit right! But instead of giving up, they think about how they can rearrange everything so it still looks awesome in the end.
They know that to make things work smoothly, they have to balance their time, costs, and quality of work. It’s like trying to juggle school, hobbies, and chores without dropping anything!
MTD looks at what they have—like equipment, people, and materials. They ask, “Can we move things around a bit to make it all fit together better?”
They also have to follow some rules, like finishing on time and not spending too much money. It’s a bit like trying to bake cookies perfectly following a recipe, making sure they’re delicious but not burning them!
MTD talks with everyone involved, from sponsors to team members, to make sure they’re all on the same page. It’s like planning a big family trip; everyone needs to agree on where they’re going and how they’ll get there.
They sit down and figure out exactly what needs to change and how they can manage their resources better. It’s like making a new game plan for a sports match to make sure they score the winning goal!
They also think about what could go wrong, like delays or unexpected costs, and have plans to handle those surprises. It’s a bit like having an umbrella ready for a sudden rainstorm!
So, yes, MTD can use a resource leveling approach, but they have to think about everything carefully, work together, and be ready for anything that might pop up along the way. With good planning and teamwork, they can still make the Glasgow event fantastic, even if the puzzle pieces need a bit of rearranging!
For Resource smoothing or Levelling these decision will be subject to the Project Plan.
i will subscribed to Smoothing in a situation where a project as reach completion date.
I am inclined to think that the best approach for the Glasgow and MTD events is smoothing.
Both projects set their deadlines, which were decided and announced. This underscores the purpose of the project.
Resource smoothing and resource leveling are both strategies used in project management to manage resource allocation effectively, but they have different goals and methods. Resource smoothing aims to ensure that resource usage stays within predefined limits over time by adjusting the timing of activities while keeping the total resource demand constant. On the other hand, resource leveling focuses on balancing the demand for resources with their availability by adjusting the start and finish dates of activities to prevent resource overloads or conflicts. In essence, resource smoothing fine-tunes resource utilization over time, while resource leveling ensures a steady balance between resource demand and availability throughout the project duration.
In my opinion, the MTD and Glasgow event should employ the resource smoothing approach since the event date and time may have been decided on and also announced.
For the MTD and Glasgow event I feel the smoothing approach is the best way to Go as this would enable both projects to meet deadline which is the purpose of project management.
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For the MTD and Glasgow event, I recommend the smoothing approach as the best option as this would enable both projects to finish at the stipulated time set out for it.
Most events usually have a set time which can rarely be changed or altered as this will result to a lot of issues, For MTD and Glasgow event I don’t think the resource levelling approach will be feasible as this will result in the project not meeting the set deadline and in turn affect the time of the Event. A better solution to the issue of resource overloading in this case will be resource smoothing, with this the event will be held at the set time but the project cost will increase.
Let consider the decision on MTD,resource smoothing focuses on preserving planned deadlines but increasing project costs, Resource levelling does not change the current capacity but focuses instead on rescheduling with a possible impact on project deadlines
There is already an issue of time constraint on the project. Considering the option of resource levelling will delay the start time of the project and will distrupt a lot concerning the event. It is better that MTD spends more and preserve the deadline. Therefore, it is better that MTD considers resource smoothing
Considering the decision of MTD as touching the Glass glow event. I will suggest the resource smoothing idea , reason been that the glass glow event has already been fixed and the time for change seems not be feasible. Hence, the date needs to hold but project cost increases.
For the MTD and Glasgow event. I suggest leveling, it’s does not change the current capacity but instead focuses on rescheduling, with a possible impact on a project deadlines and also, Unlike Smoothing that focuses on preserving planned deadlines but increases more additional cost. But it’s constraint is resources.
For the MTD and Glasgow event I don’t think the leveling approach would be the best way to go, I feel the smoothing approach is the best way to Go as this would enable both projects to finished at the stipulated time
Considering MTD water installation events company and the glasgow event, applying a resource levelling approach might be challenging due to the dynamic and unpredictable nature of events. Resource levelling assumes a stable and predictable resource demand which might not be the case in events with variable crowd sizes, technical issues and last-minute changes.
Resource levelling would require careful planning, monitoring and adjustments to ensure its effectiveness in the dynamic event environment.
Resource smoothing is best for the Glasgow and MTD, as keeping to the stipulated time, is a measure to calculate project success in stakeholders view, and any time further buffering might be considered a fail or no satisfaction.
Each project comes with its difficulties and issues.
In this case, it is good to follow the most sufficient way to deliver on the targeted end date.
By evaluating the type of project before deciding on going with a smoothing or a levelling approach.
The MTD considers negotiating with its customers, so if it demands taking such a step depending on the approach the project falls on.
If the project demands an additional cost to get the necessary things done and deliver at the end date, then it’s fine.
If there’s a need for levelling and still getting the project done before the end date, it’s also fine.
In order to optimize resource utilization, minimize idle time and overallocation, and address resource conflicts and bottlenecks, the resource leveling approach would be beneficial for both the MTD project and the Glasgow event. Implementing this approach would enable project managers to create a more feasible and realistic schedule without incurring additional costs.
I think because the event is time based, the best approach to adopt is resource smoothing, which entails incurring extra costs just to ensure that the event runs smoothly without having to be postponed.
In my opinion resource smoothing would be more preferable for Glasgow and MTD because it’s helps them to retain their schedule even if the cost or price is higher, and it also allow them to keep to time
Given the difficulties of rescheduling the events and the high expense of doing so, resource leveling may not be possible in this situation. This is mostly because advertisements for the event, tickets, and invitations have already been made and sent out. Because resource smoothing makes it possible to finish the task by the deadline or perhaps even ahead of schedule, it becomes a more sensible option.
Resource smoothing won’t work for the Glasgow project and MTD. MTD typically organizes for events that have a set date to complete. They are better off with resource smoothing.
Implementing resource leveling approach in the cases of MTD and Glasgow won’t be the best idea. Resource smoothing approach will be the best approach to use especially in the case of MTD, where they noticed an error few days to the event, and the first set of participants were expected in a couple of days and they would need water. Using resource leveling at this point, will hinder the project and might end up spoiling their reputation.
A resource levelling approach would not be appropriate in the circumstance due to the Glasgow factor (poor wood) as this may adversely impact on the quality of MTD’s work.
For both the MTD project and the Glasgow event, I would consider the resource leveling approach. As it would ensure efficient utilization of resources, reducing idle time and overallocation. It will also help to identify and resolve resource conflicts and bottlenecks and enable the project managers to create a more realistic and achievable project schedule without increasing project costs.
I would suggest resource smoothing because this will help them remain on schedule even though there might be an increase in cost. However this will help the company maintain the level of quality that was proposed at the beginning.
A resource levelling approach in this case would have been detrimental to the project. The sporting event was not postponed and from the video the first set of participants were expected in a couple of days and these would need water. In my opinion resource levelling is not the way to go. MTD found a way to meet the deadline but incurred additional costs in the process which was discussed with sponsors.
I think in future if the sponsors have a similar project, MTD will be their go-to.
I second
Resource smoothing aims to redistribute resources without changing project deadlines, often leading to increased costs to maintain the original schedule.
Resource leveling adjusts project schedules to balance resource demand, potentially impacting deadlines but ensuring resource constraints are respected.
Both techniques are important for managing projects, with smoothing maintaining constraints and leveling prioritizing resource balance.
Resource leveling is the best option for this project given the MTD project cost because it will preserve the initial projects, nevertheless, it will have an impact on the project timeline in contrast to resource smoothing, which can raise the projects’ cost capacity.
Resources smoothing will be best to keep with timeline. I wouldn’t use resources levelling for MDT project. However is we start the planning early, we may consider resources levelling to minimise cost
In my opinion, in executing a water installation project at MTD, I wouldn’t implement the resource levelling approach as this would impact the timeline and the cost of the project being worked upon.
Considering the MTD events company and Glasgow event. It is feasible to implement a resource leveling approach because it helps to define the project scope including all tasks and activities required to complete it. It Identifies all the resources required to complete each task or activity within the project scope. Using resource leveling techniques would optimize resource utilization and avoid overallocation or underutilization of resources. This may involve adjusting task durations, rescheduling tasks, or reallocating resources to different tasks as needed.
Considering the MTD events company and Glasgow event. I think It is feasible to implement a resource leveling approach because it helps to define the project scope including all tasks and activities required to complete it. It Identifies all the resources required to complete each task or activity within the project scope. Using resource leveling techniques would optimize resource utilization and avoid overallocation or underutilization of resources. This may involve adjusting task durations, rescheduling tasks, or reallocating resources to different tasks as needed.
I think Resource Smoothing will be a more acceptable option for me because I always like to keep up with time and would try to avoid anything that will make me fall short of deadline…
Considering MTD, the water installation company, and Glasgow event, resource leveling approach might be feasible because this will help optimize resource utilization, minimize project delays, and improve overall project efficiency by ensuring that resources are allocated in a balanced and efficient manner throughout the project lifecycle. By smoothing out resource peaks and valleys, resource leveling will help to mitigate risks associated with resource constraints and contributes to the successful delivery of their project on time and within budget.
Considering MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event, resource leveling approach could be feasible but would require careful planning.
This approach aims to manage resources available with a consideration of adjusting the project schedule to reduce the impact on project costs.
Resource leveling may not be ideal for the MTD water installation event company scenario, and the Glasgow event as the event is already scheduled, and meeting up with timelines is pivotal to the project’s success as resource leveling may require extending the timeline and other activities that may affect meeting up with deadlines.
In the scenario of MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event, resource levelling could potentially be applied to manage resources effectively. Resource levelling involves adjusting the schedule of activities within a project to ensure that resources are allocated evenly and efficiently over time, without exceeding resource constraints. This approach aims to avoid peaks and valleys in resource utilization, leading to a smoother and more balanced workload distribution.
Yes, it’s possible to apply a r. Resource leveling could help in managing resources more efficiently, smoothing out peaks and valleys in resource demand during the event preparations, thus ensuring a more balanced workload and optimized resource utilization.
Considering MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event, resource leveling approach could be feasible but would require careful planning.
This approach aims to manage resources available with a consideration of adjusting the project schedule to reduce the impact on project costs.
However, most event have a fixed deadline for the event to kickoff so carefully planning such rescheduling would be needed to avoid interfering with the event kick off. This could lead to unsatisfied clients and loss of follow up work opportunities.
For the Glasgow event by MTD, a resource leveling approach could be beneficial based on the project’s circumstances.
This involves optimizing resource allocation to avoid overstaffing or understaffing throughout the project. Resource leveling prioritizes rescheduling tasks to stay within resource capacity, potentially impacting the project schedule. Careful planning is crucial for successful implementation.
Using the scenario of MTD and the Glasgow event, it is feasible to apply a resource leveling even though there is the possibility of encountering challenges.
Resource leveling has to do with adjusting the project schedule to ensure that resource usage is distributed evenly over time, which can lead to prevention of resource overloads and delays. In the context of the Glasgow event, where MTD is involved in water installation, this approach could help in managing resources more effectively and ensuring that they are not overextended during peak periods.
However, events could have fixed deadlines and specific requirements, which could make it difficult to adjust schedules without impacting other aspects of the project. Additionally, the availability of certain resources, such as equipment or skilled labor, may be limited and not easily adjustable.
Therefore, while resource leveling could be considered for the Glasgow event, it would require careful planning and coordination to ensure that it does not adversely affect project timelines, quality, or stakeholder satisfaction.
Implementing a resource leveling approach in a water installation events company like MTD can be feasible if there are significant fluctuations in resource demand over time.
Resource leveling aims to balance the allocation of resources such as manpower, equipment, and materials to avoid peaks and valleys in resource utilization, which can lead to inefficiencies and increased costs.
If MTD experiences fluctuations in demand for resources due to varying project schedules or seasonal trends, resource leveling could help optimize resource utilization and improve overall project efficiency.
Considering the MTD events company and Glasgow event. It is feasible to implement a resource leveling approach because it helps to define the project scope including all tasks and activities required to complete it. It Identifies all the resources required to complete each task or activity within the project scope. Using resource leveling techniques would optimize resource utilization and avoid overallocation or underutilization of resources. This may involve adjusting task durations, rescheduling tasks, or reallocating resources to different tasks as needed.
Applying resource levelling approach for a water installation event with MTD would be
because the Resource levelling technique aims to optimize resource utilization and ensure a more balanced workload across projects.
Using the resource levelling approach will lead to;
• Minimized conflicts and delays.
• Leads to a smoother operation
• Reduces bottlenecks
• Reduced risk of project overrun
In some situations however it may not be feasible to level resources if there are specific requirements for the project with regards to specific timelines.
Considering the scenario of MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event, applying a resource leveling approach might be feasible but could encounter challenges.
Resource leveling involves adjusting the project schedule to ensure that resource usage is distributed evenly over time, which can help to prevent resource overloads and delays. In the context of the Glasgow event, where MTD is involved in water installation, this approach could help in managing resources more effectively and ensuring that they are not overextended during peak periods.
However, there are factors unique to event management projects like the Glasgow event that may complicate resource leveling. Events often have fixed deadlines and specific requirements, making it difficult to adjust schedules without impacting other aspects of the project. Additionally, the availability of certain resources, such as equipment or skilled labor, may be limited and not easily adjustable.
Therefore, while resource leveling could be considered for the Glasgow event, it would require careful planning and coordination to ensure that it does not adversely affect project timelines, quality, or stakeholder satisfaction.
Considering the MTD project cost, resource leveling is the most suitable for this project because it will maintain the initial projects; however it will affect the project deadline compared to resource smoothing which can increase the cost capacity of the projects.
Considering MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event, implementing a resource leveling approach could be viable based on the project’s unique circumstances. Resource leveling entails balancing resource utilization across the project timeline to prevent uneven peaks and troughs in allocation.
Contrarily, resource leveling maintains the current resource capacity but prioritizes rescheduling tasks to prevent resource conflicts. Its objective is to ensure resource usage stays within available capacity limits. While effective in averting shortages and bottlenecks, this method could necessitate adjustments to the project schedule, possibly causing delays in project delivery.
Overall, while resource leveling could be feasible for the Glasgow event, it would require careful planning and consideration of various factors to ensure its successful implementation.
MTD wouldn’t be able to use resource levelling as it directly impacts the time taken for quality eater to be delivered at the venue. Being a lobal event of that magnitude, the dates cannot be postponed. So, they can work on resource smoothing or modifying the scope of work to reduce the water quantity/or water points at the venue.
Well , To me i don’t think a resource leveling approach will be a good option for these companies because they are companies that renders services to a event. So trying to postpone might not be a good thing for their profile buh i suggest they add more resources because it will be better
I do not think a resource leveling approach will work because MTD is serving event programmes that are already fixed with set dates and publicity done on event dates. This will make it difficult to move deadline but instead resource smoothing becomes the only way out.
One of the selling point of a PM is meeting deadlines. For a renowned company like MTD, it won’t speak well of such a reputable company to shift or change the delivery date. It could tarnish their reputation. Rather, resource smoothing approach is more appropriate.
In my opinion, resource levelling will work perfectly. Considering there flexibility in the delivery time and rigidity of the project budget.
MTD cannot implement the resource leveling approach because they deal with events and events have dates and timelines, and MTD cannot afford to make their clients uncomfortable or shift their time. So they will have to use resource smoothing approach to deliver within scope and on time.
Certainly resource smoothing is the best for MTD as it was rightly done in the case of infected material, they had to use out of the standby buffer. The deadline must be met without compromise on quality.
Certainly resource smoothing is the best for MTD as it was rightly done in the case of infected material, they had to use out of the standby buffer. The deadline must be met without compromise on quality.
MTD wouldn’t be able to use resource levelling as it directly impacts the time taken for quality eater to be delivered at the venue. Being a lobal event of that magnitude, the dates cannot be postponed. So, they can work on resource smoothing or modifying the scope of work to reduce the water quantity/or water points at the venue.
I think your approach should be based on the clients and stake holders expectations. For example if the clients would agree to a slight change in deadline then you can use the levelling approach? but if they insisted on the same deadline then you can use the resource smoothing approach but you can make them understand the situation involved in this particular approach which offcourse involves an extra cost.. so by so doing you keep the ball in their court to decide.
In the context of MTD, the water installation events company, and the Glasgow event, resource leveling could potentially be applied to manage resources effectively. Resource leveling involves adjusting the schedule of activities within a project to ensure that resources are allocated evenly and efficiently over time, without exceeding resource constraints. This approach aims to avoid peaks and valleys in resource utilization, leading to a smoother and more balanced workload distribution.
For MTD, which is involved in organizing water installation events, resource leveling could help in optimizing the allocation of resources such as manpower, equipment, and materials throughout the various stages of event planning, preparation, and execution. By identifying resource bottlenecks and adjusting schedules accordingly, MTD can prevent overloading certain resources while others remain underutilized.
However, it’s essential to consider the specific circumstances and constraints of the Glasgow event as well as MTD’s overall project portfolio. Factors such as budget limitations, resource availability, project deadlines, and stakeholder expectations will influence the feasibility and effectiveness of resource-leveling. MTD would need to conduct a thorough analysis of its resources, project timelines, and priorities to determine the best approach for resource management, whether it involves resource leveling, resource smoothing, or a combination of both strategies.
Ultimately, the goal should be to optimize resource utilization, minimize disruptions, and ensure the successful execution of the Glasgow event while maintaining alignment with MTD’s overall business objectives and customer satisfaction.
While resource levelling can be a valuable technique for optimizing resource utilization and balancing workload, its applicability in any project depends on various factors such as resource constraints, project duration, complexity, stakeholder expectations, and organizational practices.
An exemplary illustration lies in the assessment of expansive infrastructure endeavors such as railway systems. These undertakings frequently encounter the need for rescaling owing to escalating costs, leading to substantial deviations from their initial blueprints. The ramifications of these alterations can extend to the client and a diverse array of stakeholders, potentially culminating in missed prospects for future engagements.
MTD deals with events, which by nature, have strict timelines. Unlike construction projects for example where some flexibility might exist, delaying water delivery at an event can significantly disrupt the schedule and negatively impact the experience for organizers and attendees. Resource leveling often involves adjusting project timelines to optimize resource usage, and in MTD’s case, this could mean pushing back water delivery or setup, causing problems.
Certain events, like concerts or conferences, have specific timeframes for water needs. Resource leveling might lead to stretching out these critical periods, impacting things like stage availability or venue access for setting up water infrastructure. This could lead to logistical nightmares and potentially even safety hazards.
Timely water delivery is crucial for the smooth running of an event. Resource leveling could lead to delays in setting up or refilling water stations, creating inconveniences for attendees and potentially impacting sanitation or health aspects of the event.
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Considering the MTD project cost, resource leveling is the most suitable for this as it will maintain the initial projects but would only affects the the deadline formerly scheduled compared to resource smoothing which can increase the cost capacity of the projects, hence affect the selling and marketing cost.
I think the first thing to look into before taking any consideration is the kind of project, the delicacy project. While resource smoothing may work very fine with some project, Resource levelling may not work on it.
In view of MTD, they had employed the use of Resource smoothing in one of the videos we watched , although the client covered the extra cost and the project had to go on as originally planned. While on the Glasglow incident, Resource smoothing is very much applicable as the situation was that of an emergency and the PM had to use those available to work on the Project.
Considering MTD water company, it may be feasible to consider resource leveling , NOT altering the existing resource capacity but instead rescheduling deadlines within Maximum Floating, which will have impact on project deadlines but delivering quality water and not leading to later cost which may be encountered due to non conformance
for Glasgow event company on the other hand due to the fixed duration and fixed floating time, in my opinion it is only imperative to consider Resource Smoothing maintaining original project deadlines while increasing project costs. because in this case i believe the client will value speed and time conformity.
Considering the reality that MTD may be a water company that handles occasions with settled date, Resource smoothing is appropriate which increments the extend taken a toll (This would be communicated to the extend sponsors)While guaranteeing the occasions hold as anticipated with any dissatisfaction.
Considering the MTD water project, resource leveling is a better option to execute such project as it will not increase project cost but reschedule project time and will still have a perfect result while managing project cost, instead of resource smoothing which aims to maintain original project deadlines while increasing project costs.
What the customer wants is a perfect project even if it passes deadline.
Considering the MTD water project, resource leveling is a better option to execute such project as it will not increase project cost but reschedule project time and will still have a perfect result while managing project cost, instead of resource smoothing which aims to maintain original project deadlines while increasing project costs.
I wouldn’t suggest employing the Resource Levelling method for the MTD water installation events and the Glasgow event. These projects have strict deadlines, and rescheduling them could significantly raise project costs. Instead, opting for Resource Smoothing would be prudent. While it may increase the overall project cost, bringing in additional or more skilled team members, or extending working hours through overtime, would help meet the planned deadlines without compromising on quality.
For the MTD water installation events and the Glasgow event, I will not recommend the Resource levelling approach, mainly because these projects’ deadlines are time sensitive and it would be a greater loss to have deadlines rescheduled but will advise they make use of resource smoothing either by adding new resources to hasten the project.
While resource levelling can be a valuable technique for optimizing resource utilization and balancing workload, its applicability in any project depends on various factors such as resource constraints, project duration, complexity, stakeholder expectations, and organizational practices. While it may not be suitable for every project, resource levelling can be applied effectively in many projects where resources are limited or shared among multiple tasks, and where project timelines allow for adjustments to resource allocation.
Basing on the scenario of MTD water installation, It is possible to apply resources levelling as it workable and effective in many project because the activities a defined at it stage having the deadline in mind.
Unexpected delays and other conflicts are a part of the real world and can crop up anytime without announcing their arrival. It can prevent such problems by adjusting the two most important variables: project deadlines and available resources. The correct strategy can help you optimize resources, extend deadlines, narrow the project scope, and garner more resources.
Employees worldwide believe a healthy work-life balance is the most important attribute of any job. Statistics show resources improve productivity by 21% when they have a good work-life balance.
Not exceeding the regular working hours by providing buffer days to employees, breaking up chunks of large tasks into smaller subtasks, and dividing them among team members will make the workload lighter and the team members more efficient. This process is called resource smoothing. Buffer days are evenly distributed across all days and are advantageous since they provide extra time for solving unexpected problems, effectively reducing stress and overtime.
Resource smoothing coupled with leveling promoted improved work-life balance as the team worked regular working hours with an equal daily workload.
Project managers often turn to resource leveling to ensure that the timelines for any project can be correctly predicted and conflicts arising out of time, scope, or insufficient resources can be tackled early on without snowballing into a huge problem, forcing employees to work overtime. Understanding what leveling resources is, its use, importance, and related information are vital to enhancing productivity and reducing burnout by eliminating over-allocation and minimizing the risk of resource burnout.
For the MTD water installation events and the Glasgow event, successful leveling is often achieved after some experience. Here are some tools you can use to help you expertly execute projects:
1. Use Gantt charts.
2. Leverage Project Management Software
3. Draw network diagrams.
4. Make realistic estimates of resource needs.
For the MTD water installation events and the Glasgow event, I would not recommend using the Resource levelling approach, majorly because these projects’ deadlines are time sensitive and it would be a greater loss to have deadlines rescheduled-which could likely increase cost of the project also. Rather it would be advisable to implement Resource Smoothing here because though the total cost of the project would increase, the influx of extra or more experienced team members or the extra hours added as overtime for the team members would ensure that the project planned deadlines are adhered to.
Time is power.So in the case of MTD project, I will rather suggest appropriateness of resource smoothing so as not disappoint those that have been eagerly waiting to use the service and project on record time
Due to time constraints, resource smoothing will be a more feasible approach than resource levelling in the MTD events, because there’s already a fixed timeline which may have been communicated to end users. Rescheduling the time may have a great negative impact to the project than increasing cost, due to the project being a time sensitive one.
Considering both scenarios, resource levelling approach is feasible to implement as this can create balance in the workload on resources in order to align resource usage with their available capacity. Resource levelling will not change the current capacity but focused on rescheduling, with a possible impact on project deadlines. This is contrast to resource smoothing, new resources can be added and this affects the project cost.
In resource levelling, the cost advantages relate to a steady distribution of cost over time, because cost of selection, hiring and then lay offs are often high and can be reduced through better scheduling and meet deadlines.
Considering the importance of timing and prompt delivery, I think resource smoothing would be the best solution. This would help to avoid missed deadlines and maximize the use of available resources. This is the ideal option in order to maintain our reputation and credibility.
Considering MTD and Glasglow as a case study, Yes, it will be possible to apply Resource Levelling approach regardless of any form of uncertainty or complexity.
A resource levelling approach can benefit MTD and Glasglow activities by balancing the workload on resources in order to align resource usage with their available capacity. This can be done by shifting schedules of projects within their available floats, which helps in stable workloads, enhance morale, reduce risk of stress and allows steady distribution of resource cost over time.
Resource levelling aims at balancing resourse usage by avoiding Over Allocation or Under Utilization of resources available, which can help to reduce project dey and cost, promotes efficiency in the project and mitigate scheduling conflicts.
The resource leveling approach requires identifying the resource requirements, analyzing resource availability and strategically Delaying and Extending Non-critical activities within available floats and Critical activities as well. All of which aims at adjusting the project schedule to balance the workload on resources. ~Julius
After examining the provided figure Resources, smoothing is the best approach for both MTD and Glasgow, where the planned deadline remains but new resources are being added and the project cost increased.
Resources levelling isn’t advisable for MTD, as this might be a disaster for the sponsor of the event because they might not possibly reschedule the event because of MTD alone which might also affect others. Therefore , adopting resource levelling would mean disappointing the project sponsor.
Adopting smoothing means Satisfying and delivering project in the agreed time with clients and stakeholders without disappointment.
this helps the organisation to earn the trust of the client. Our values is priority.
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Resources soothing maintains the project deadline but increases cost ,but leveling on the other hand brings in rescheduling,in this case ,resources soothing is advice in this kind of project so resources soothing has to come in but every change has to be communicated with the project sponsors .
MTD is a company involved with water distribution. It has been allocated a specific number of days and time for the project. Resources smoothing aims to deliver original project deadlines while increasing project cost. For a company like MTD this will be the best method for them to assure accuracy and efficiency in delivering their project.Communication should be ensured with the stakeholders to realize a perfect project performance.
For a company like MTD, which is involved in water distribution for mostly an event with a specific date and time. Resource Smoothing is a good option for them just that it will only increase the project cost and all the deliverables will still be achieved within the projected deadline.
Resource leveling might be a disaster for the sponsor of the event because they might not possibly reschedule the event because of MTD alone which might also affect other department(s).
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Resource smoothing aims to maintain original project deadlines while increasing project costs. On the other hand, resource leveling does not alter the existing resource capacity but instead emphasizes rescheduling, which may have an impact on project deadlines. And MTD is a water company which works in event projects, I’ll go with resource smoothing. Rescheduling of dates of event may not be favourable to stakeholders or clients as this may affect a lot of things as MTD may not be the only company working on the event project. If the event is rescheduled because of MTD company,other companies working on the project may also be affected and this may bring loss to stakeholders. As there is another option of resource smoothing which will not affect the deadline but only increases project cost, I’ll advise that smoothing be applied after proper discussion with the sponsor of the project.
Resource smoothing is advisable when handling a project like MTD.
Resources soothing ,maintains the project deadline but increases cost ,but leveling on the other hand brings in rescheduling,in this case ,it can’t be rescheduled because this project involves a water company,so resources soothing has to come in but every change has to be communicated with the project sponsors .
Considering the fact that MTD is a water company that handles events with fixed date, Resource smoothing is applicable which increases the project cost (This would be communicated to the project sponsors)While ensuring the events hold as expected with any disappointment.
For MTD company, resource levelling will affect their kind of work since it has to do with deadlines. Though it could help the company come up with better ideas and innovations for enhanced production.
But, resource smoothing is actually preferred since deadlines will be affected, not minding the costs.
Based on MTD/Glasgow event scenario, resource smoothing is more feasible. Though, it increases project cost but it aims at meeting with the project deadlines and deliverables. To get the best of this approach, communication with sponsors is very essential.
While both resource smoothing and resource leveling aim to optimize resource utilization and manage project constraints, they differ in their approach. Resource smoothing focuses on balancing resource demand over time within predefined limits, while resource leveling adjusts project schedules to ensure that resource demand does not exceed availability at any point. Both techniques are valuable tools for project managers to maintain project efficiency, manage risks, and deliver successful outcomes.
In my opinion, resource smoothing would be more favourable for MTD because they work with fixed dates and it will be totally inconvenient to adjust the schedule. Resource smoothing will increase the cost but it will reduce delay, create stability and enhance stakeholder satisfaction. Communication with the event sponsors is essential before implementing this approach.
Resource levelling is all about balancing the workload on resources in a project, after assessing their capacity, to ensure that the available resources are redistributed in a manner that makes the project achievable with the available resources. The Project challenge experienced by MTD, a water installation events company was one related to project quality, as the supply of water was bad for the Glasgow event. Naturally, where the supply is bad and water provided is insufficient for the estimated level of water required for the project, resource levelling would not be ideal.
There is an anticipated number of end users expected at the event (the project), based on historical data. An amount of float has been provided for this in the project plan. Where the supply is bad and the water supplied insufficient, it is likely that the water provided would not serve the anticipated end users. Thus, the project scope (in terms of end users that can be served) would either have to be adjusted, by scaling down drastically, or the event spread over a certain number of days to enable the project cater to the anticipated number of end users. The project might have to be cancelled altogether where the water supply is so bad that the end users to be served wo