PDWare streamlines resource allocation and portfolio optimization for project-driven businesses. While some users report a steeper learning curve, PDWare's robust features empower data-driven decision-making for successful project delivery. Overall, its cloud-based platform simplifies resource planning and prioritization, ensuring you have the right people on the job.
PDWare Specifications
Time Tracking
Task Management
Reporting
Budget Management
What Is PDWare?
Overview
PDWare is a cloud-based resource management and portfolio optimization software solution designed to empower project-driven organizations. Focused on resource planning, it helps businesses overcome challenges associated with resource allocation and project prioritization. Their ResourceFirst™ platform provides a centralized solution for managing workloads, optimizing portfolios, and ensuring successful project delivery.
What Is PDWare Best For?
The software is known for its pioneering approach to planning. It is one of the first software to provide workplace planning solutions on the basis of resource planning. The platform also prides itself in having created purpose-built resource management solutions.
PDWare Pricing
PDWare Integrations
The vendor has not yet disclosed any information regarding its third-party integrations.
How Does PDWare Work?
Here's a stepwise guide to help you get started with PDWare software after logging in:
- Define standard project structures and resource allocation workflow
- Review system settings and configurations
- Organize the user base into relevant departments and teams for project assignments
- Add team members to the system with their skills, roles, and availability
- Define project portfolios based on strategic objectives or client needs
- Track team capacity and identify potential bottlenecks to optimize project delivery
Who Is PDWare For?
The software is ideally designed for:
- Marketing agencies
- Engineering firms
- Software development companies
- Professional services firms
- Construction companies
Is PDWare Right For You?
If you struggle with managing project requests and allocating time effectively, PDWare might be a good option for your organization. The software's capacity management feature goes beyond simple scheduling. It emphasizes resource planning and helps you anticipate future needs and potential shortfalls in your workforce.
PDWare is built with robust security features to protect data and ensure its confidentiality. Companies like Baxter, Brunswick, and Covidien have incorporated the software into their daily operations.
Still unsure whether PDWare is the right choice for you? Contact our customer support team at (661) 384-7070, who will help you make the best decision for your resource management and project portfolio needs.
PDWare Features
Using capacity planning features, forecast resource availability and identify potential shortfalls before they occur. Enable proactive measures to be taken, such as hiring additional staff, scheduling overtime, or adjusting project timelines. Work towards successful portfolio selection by effectively managing resource capacity.
See How It WorksThis portfolio decisionware solution optimizes the allocation of resources across projects based on skillsets, workload, and project priorities. It ensures critical projects are staffed with the most qualified personnel while also preventing resource overload and burnout. The solution maximizes the utilization of the workforce and achieves project management and portfolio management goals efficiently, minimizing duplicate effort across teams.
See How It WorksRequest resource and explore different project scenarios using the Scenario Planning feature. Simulate the impact of changes in resource availability, project timelines, or budget constraints. Make informed decisions and adapt your project strategy proactively. Test different approaches and mitigate potential risks before they impact real-world projects. Ensure that the resource forecast aligns with your overall portfolio management strategy.
See How It WorksTrack key metrics like project status, resource allocation, and actual resource spend in real-time. These intuitive dashboards facilitate informed decision-making and enable you to identify potential roadblocks early on. Monitor progress, identify trends, and ensure your portfolio stays on track for success, minimizing internal support requirements.
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