impact of resource availability on task dependencies-should youchange the task sequence based on res

[anovak]

Tell me if I'm barking up the wrong tree here but I think when you
first establish task dependencies you assume that all the resources
you need will be available.

Then, when you begin assigning resources, you may need to re-do task
sequences to reflect the "reality" that some tasks that otherwise
could be performed in parallel will have to be performed sequentially
given the resources available.

Is this the best way or is there preferred approach such as using
constraints, etc.?

Thanks,
Andy Novak
UNT

 

[Jan De Messemaeker]

Hi,

The way to have Project calculate this for you is called Resource Leveling.

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Jan De Messemaeker
Microsoft Project Most Valuable Professional
+32 495 300 620
For availability check:
http://users.online.be/prom-ade/Calendar.pdf

 

[Marc Soester [MVP]]

Hi Andy,

I would make sure that your tasks are in a sequense that are sensible. Once
you have created your dependencies and constraints etc, I would assing
resources to the tasks. Then you can level the resources. Remember MS Project
Leveling is not the only leveling. the actual process of leveling is much
greater. You will need to make sure that you level your resources manually
first by either replacing overallocated resources or change the scope. Then
you need to priorties your resources and by using MS Project Leveling level
one resource at the time. Remember that MS Project Leveling only ever moves
the duration of a task.

A very good book to read in regards to best practices is Dales book for MS
Project from the Projectserverexperts. I found this one of the best books
when it comes to best practices.
Hope this helps