Analysis Using Resource Utilization Chart

You can review how resources or resource groups are used over time with the Resource Utilization chart. For example, you can make informed decisions about adding or removing shifts for a resource with the help of this chart.

To view the Resource utilization chart for a schedule:

1. In the Production Scheduling work area, on the Production Schedules page, click the required schedule.
2. In the Details section of the schedule, select Resource utilization from the View drop-down list.
3. Select the required resource or resource group from the Resource or Resource Group drop-down list.
4. Select the Day or Week option from the View By drop-down list.

   The Day option displays results in daily time buckets; the Week option displays results in weekly time buckets.

Analyze

Each bar in the chart displays the runtime, changeovers, maintenance, and downtime percentages for each resource or resource group. You also can view the idle time, downtime, changeovers, maintenance, and runtime in hours for each resource or resource group in the tooltip.