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Assisted Conflict Resolution
Conflicts are inevitable in construction scheduling and dispatching.
A crew ends up scheduled at two different places at the same time.
Two superintendents request the same equipment for the same days.
A dispatcher assigns a piece of equipment, unaware that the shop
needs two more days for repairs.
Often, these conflicts aren't recognized until they happen. Dispatchers then
go into fire-drill mode, sorting through various forms and spreadsheets and
making frantic phone calls in search of the best resolution.
Specialized scheduling software provides two big advantages. "Smart"
software will search in advance for instances when resources are unavailable,
double assigned or being moved to the wrong place and then produce an
organized list of these conflicts. The software will also suggest how to best
resolve conflicts based on the overall schedule and availability. This doesn't
replace human expertise, but it gives schedulers and dispatchers a valuable
assist in redirecting assets in the most efficient and logical manner.
• Looking ahead to identify
potential conflicts
• Producing an organized list
of the conflicts
• Suggesting resolution options
SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE
ASSISTS SCHEDULERS AND
DISPATCHERS BY:
