Resource planning is the process of identifying, allocating, and scheduling the resources needed to complete a project or task. The goal is to ensure that the right resources are available at the right time to meet project objectives.
Resource planning can help with:
Efficiency : Assigning the right person to the right task can increase project efficiency.
Resource conflicts : Resource planning can help prevent resource conflicts.
Adaptability : Resource planning can help organizations adjust to changes in the workforce and industry.
Competitive advantage : Resource planning can help organizations finish projects on schedule, which can provide a competitive advantage.
A resource planning analyst is responsible for forecasting workloads and providing staffing to meet those demands.
