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?
- InTechnology, 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.