AAOM Handbook

RE.18 Re-assign Resources Context

The objective of the work management processes is to deliver the agreed performance targets of a business area by completing the Right Work, at the Right Time, in the Right Way. Every work package has a distinct window that defines the right time for completion. This window is bounded by the earliest date that the requirements for completion of the first elements of the work can be assembled, and by the date at which an unacceptable outcome is likely to result if all of the work has not been completed. The objective of the scheduling process is to allocate the resources necessary to complete each Task of the work package within this time window. The processes that deliver materials, special tools and contracted resources to the workplace for each Task must therefore ensure that all the specified items will be available for the Scheduled Date of each Task. If delivery cannot be expedited, or an alternate supplier found, or resources obtained from another business area to meet the Schedule Date for the Task, it may be possible to reassign some or all of the resources from another scheduled Task without putting at risk the outcomes of either Task. Purpose To re-assign resources to complete all approved Tasks by the Required Date. Quantity One set of arrangements made to re-assign resources between Tasks. Quality Any commitments with the originally proposed supplier of the resources shall be cancelled or reassigned to the Task from which resources will be diverted. The resource source on the Tasks (or other appropriate logistics documents) shall be changed to reflect the new arrangements. The resource commitment shall be indicated in the schedule (and other appropriate logistics documents). Any potential hazards, and the associated risks, associated with reassigning resources shall be identified and appropriate controls put in place. Time This task shall be performed as soon as it is agreed to reassign resources between Tasks.

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