What benefits does Primavera P6 offers to project managers and planners

Author: Prem Kumar

Oracle Primavera P6 is one of the most competitive and globally used software package for project & program management. Not only for large-scale projects, but Primavera is equally beneficial for projects of all-size and across varied industries. Below appended are 10 critical benefits, deploying Primavera P6 software will imply for your project management & control:

  • Easy-to-install and use

Accessing and managing the schedule is as simple as it can get. You just need to enter the information, and the software will do its part to identify the problems or degree of error. However, it does not mean it is limited in performance; it is ideally suitable for complex processes and analysis.

  • Reduced risk

The software adeptly identifies and mitigates all types of risks, inconsistencies and errors in the managing and planning process, meaning you can improve your progression early, reducing project expenses.

  • Improved visibility

With a single location for all-data input and analysis, the possibility of violations concerning the compliance and other factors are alleviated.

  • Resource optimization

Utilization of resources fruitfully is one of the major objectives of project planning, and Primavera P6 helps in this process efficiently, allowing all members to monitor resources, and adjust them accordingly to meet project demands, and reduce resource costs.

  • Track

The software lets users maintain baseline adherence with easy and comprehensive report generation and tracking of project completion.

  • Value-added collaboration

The software allows for easy and seamless collaboration within different circles, allowing for improved productivity, specific for large-area projects.

  • Better communication

With Primavera P6, all the workers, managers and planners, span across large geographical areas enjoy enhanced communication, along with making notes to the schedule for all others to see.

  • Project activity forecasting

Planners and managers can easily create resource forecasts, and for other project requirements to meet stakeholder demands conveniently.

  • Breakdown of large projects

It is one of the most important features of Primavera, where managers can easily breakdown complex and large projects into smaller parts for seamless and structured performance.

  • Schedule creation by employees

With access to the schedule, workers can improve their task and performance by creating their own schedules and make schedule requests, along with performing other scheduling functions.

With its enhanced functionality, it is no doubt that professionals and students are looking to incorporate Primavera P6 understanding to enhance their project management and planning career. To know more about the conceptual understanding and application of the software and what one needs to know and become a pro at Primavera P6, a free webinar on Primavera is scheduled on Mar19,2016 by Multisoft Virtual Academy. This Primavera webinar provides a good opportunity to get insightful guidance from an experieiced industry professional.