Advanced Scheduling and Resource Management Capabilities in Aurora

Effectively managing project resources requires more than simply assigning people and equipment to tasks. There may be overlap between resources, operational rules, work / space zones, certifications, competing demands, and more. More than that, things often change during execution which can affect how work can be completed. Aurora provides advanced scheduling and resourcing management capabilities designed to help planners and schedulers optimize resource utilization across all execution phases. From chokepoint-aware scheduling to intelligent execution updates and flexible scheduling options, these capabilities provide greater control over how work and resources are scheduled throughout a project.

 

Advanced Scheduling and Resource Management with Aurora

 

1. Optimize Resource Utilization Beyond Resource Leveling

Aurora can optimize resource utilization beyond resource leveling, resulting in greater throughput not only in the planning phase, but more importantly during the execution phase.

 

2. Chokepoint-Aware Scheduling

Resource chokepoints can have a significant impact on how work progresses and when activities can be completed. Aurora’s chokepoint-aware scheduling pre-analyzes constrained resources and prioritizes critical resource chokepoints before scheduling.

 

3. Intelligent Execution Updates

As work progresses, execution data can provide important information about the current state of a project and its schedule. Aurora provides intelligent execution updates so that planners and schedulers can ensure they are meeting their project goals.

 

4. Schedule Explanations

Understanding the reasoning behind a schedule can provide planners with greater insight into the factors affecting individual job / activities. Aurora provides a schedule explanation for each task, explaining why it was scheduled where it was scheduled.

 

5. Flexible Scheduling

Different tasks may need to be scheduled differently depending on the requirements of the project. Aurora supports several approaches, including:

• As Soon as Possible (ASAP) Scheduling
• As Late as Possible (ALAP) Scheduling
• Mixed-Mode Scheduling: Some tasks are scheduled ASAP while others are scheduled ALAP.

6. Calendar support for all tasks and resources

Work on task only when task calendar and ALL resource calendars overlap, as well as any other type of constraints are satisfied e.g., shift based constraints.

From Planning to Project Execution

Project conditions can change quickly, making it important for planners to understand resource limitations, chokepoints, scheduling priorities, and availability throughout execution. Aurora provides the flexibility to account for these factors while making better use of available resources.

With capabilities such as resource optimization, chokepoint-aware scheduling, intelligent execution updates, and flexible scheduling approaches, Aurora helps teams develop schedules that can adapt to the realities of project execution. Check out last week’s blog to learn more about Aurora’s other capabilities.