Resource utilization refers to the measurement and management of how effectively and efficiently resources (such as employees, equipment, or facilities) are being utilized within a project or organisation. It involves tracking and analysing the allocation and usage of resources to ensure optimal productivity and performance.
Resource utilization allows project managers to see who has spent how many hours on which project and when. In order to see this, please click on analytics from the left side navigation and click on the last tab named “Resource utilization”.
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- Here it allows you to filter data for a specific time period, project etc.
- It also allows user to add/remove columns.
- User can download data in csv format and share with others for any further analysis.
Benefits of Resource Utilization:
- Helps organization’s prioritize resource utilization in project management by:
- Aligning the right tasks with the right resources based on skill set and availability.
- Tracking effort so that resources are not just getting the job done, but getting it done in time.
- Re-balancing resources across billable projects.
- Built-in dashboards and reports that make resource utilization fast and efficient.
- Orangescrum’s “Resource Utilization” feature will help you to manage information in one place, eliminating the need for maintaining multiple spreadsheets to achieve the same task every day and reduces the overhead burden of managing schedules, saving you time and money.
- Real-time Monitoring: OrangeScrum provides real-time resource utilization dashboards and reports, enabling project managers to have a comprehensive view of resource allocation and usage. This allows for proactive decision-making and timely adjustments to optimize resource utilization.
- Financial Efficiency: Effective resource utilization leads to cost savings by ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently and wastage is minimized. It helps in controlling project costs and improving the overall financial performance of the organization.
Note: Resource Utilization is available for all plans. However, Resource availability is available from Basic plan onwards