AAOM Handbook

SC.06 Can Tasks be Brought Forward in Schedule? Context A draft schedule is built by determining the potential synergies and conflicts between Tasks and allocating to each Task an appropriate Scheduled Date/Time around the Routine Operating Schedule (ROS) and resource capacity limits. The most critical factors shaping the draft schedule are;  all approved Tasks must be scheduled for completion before the Work Order Required Date,  the equipment/plant operating pattern or capacity demand for the scheduled Tasks shall, where possible, fit within the ROS for the area,  the synergies and conflicts established in SC.03 should be reflected in the schedule. After the above criteria are achieved for the draft schedule we should ensure that we are utilising the available time/capacity within the ROS, and the available resources (labour, equipment, special tools and equipment, services etc) to the best possible level. If time from the Routine Operating Schedule, or resources available to the schedule, are not fully utilised it may be possible to bring work forward from future periods and still schedule the work between its Earliest and Latest Start Dates. Purpose To optimise the resource productivity of the Schedule without exceeding the Earliest Start Date or Latest Start Date on any Task. Quantity One decision whether time in the ROS, and/or resources, are available bring Tasks forward in the draft schedule. One list of Tasks to be rescheduled. Quality In bringing Tasks forward from a future schedule period the following criteria are to be considered;  all approved Work Orders/Tasks must be scheduled for completion before the Required Date,  the demands of the work shall, where possible, fit within the Routine Operating Schedule and resource availability,  potential hazards and risks associated with the work and the changes to the Scheduled Date,  the synergies and conflicts established in SC.04 should be reflected in the schedule,