Resource Planning and Scheduling Features and Functions
Resource planning and scheduling is the efficient and effective deployment of an organization''s resources when they are needed. Such resources may include financial resources, inventory, human skills, production resources, or information technology.
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Resource Allocation
Finding and allocating the right resources for a project is a difficult task for project managers. Project management tools schedule tasks, assign work to resources, and track time in large projects.
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Multiple User Management
Each user can be assigned to several projects with different access rights. Extensive preferences and e-mail notification options adapt to each user''s experience and style. Each task within a project is assigned to a specific user or member of the project. Users may simultaneously and effortlessly consult and make changes to tasks in their projects.
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E-mail Notification
E-mail notification allows team members to communicate effectively. Users may decide to receive e-mails at specific times.
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Message Board
Message boards send messages to specific users or to the whole project team and indicate when messages are received or have been read by others.
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Chat Room and Discussion Forum
Chat rooms or discussion forums help teams communicate while leaving a record.
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Contacts
Proper communication on a project among project members and stakeholders is a critical factor for managing sponsor and stakeholder expectations. Maintaining and updating a contact list is a must for multiple projects and for people who multitask.
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Users Preferences
Users can utilize several parameters to specify and configure user preferences.
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ERP for Services (Non-manufacturing) Features and Functions
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