Resource Leveling and Resource Smoothing are Resource optimization Techniques
Resource leveling
“A technique in which start and finish dates are adjusted based on resource constraints with the goal of balancing demand for resources with the available supply.” – PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition.
Resource Smoothing
“A technique that adjusts the activities of a schedule model such that the requirements for resources on the project do not exceed certain predefined resource limits.”– PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition.
(http://www.izenbridge.com/blog/underlining-the-differences-between-resource-leveling-and-resource-smoothing/)
Great share!!! it was detailed research thanks for it. Resource leveling is a technique in project management that overlooks resource allocation and resolves possible conflict arising from over-allocation. When project managers undertake a project, they need to plan their resources accordingly. This will benefit the organization without having to face conflicts and not being able to deliver on time. Resource leveling is considered one of the key elements to resource management in the organization. Primavera P6 tool is really usefull to level our project using both its project and activity leveling priorities Primavera Course
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