About this Presentation
The drum is the schedule of the most critical resource in an environment. It is one component of the scheduling and execution system in production. In project management, the focus of this presentation, it is the most heavily used resource based on the capacity available. In a multi-project resource the drum resource is the staggering mechanism for releasing projects to the system. The role of the drum in a multiproject environment, good and bad multitasking, the undesirable consequences of bad multitasking; and the use of a virtual drumis are described.
What Will You Learn
To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.
Multitasking in a multi-project environment can lead to inefficiencies and delays, due to increased setup times and project delays. It's important to minimize multitasking to improve project efficiency.
The DRAM is a key component in multi-project management, serving as a synchronization tool for all projects. It should ideally be the most loaded resource, participating in many projects, and its selection should involve management due to its importance.
The selection of the drum, which sets the pace for the entire organization, should be a managerial decision due to its significance and is often the most loaded resource in a project environment.
Instructor(s)
