Multi-Functional Resources

the multi functional resources feature in planeus lets you assign one machine or person to multiple resource groups this is super helpful when a person has several skills or certifications a machine can do different kinds of jobs how a multi functional resource works? in technology , you pick the resource group you need for a specific work step planeus then automatically schedules the work on any resource linked to that resource group in the resource gantt chart , you can see all the resource groups each person or machine belongs to you can easily move work steps between groups to adjust your plan example with employees let’s say mr miller is an employee who’s skilled as a technician a certified electrician in planeus, you put mr miller into both resource groups so that planeus will consider him for jobs in any of those areas when generating a plan example with machines let’s use an easy example printers in a factory print shop your resource groups color printers black & white printers your machine specifications machine resource groups included printer a (color) color printers, black & white printers printer b (color) color printers, black & white printers printer c (black & white) black & white printers printer d (black & white) black & white printers here’s how planeus would plan if you need to print color documents in technology, you choose the resource group “color printers ” planeus will only schedule the job on printer a or b, because those can handle color if you need to print black & white documents you choose “black & white printers ” planeus can use any printer in that group — a, b, c, or d, whichever is available why it matters this feature gives you flexibility and smarter resource utilization it ensures highly specialized tasks only go to the right resources general tasks can use a broader pool of available resources, keeping production running smoothly the multi functional resources feature helps you adapt quickly to different production needs while making the best use of your people and equipment