Concepts Tasks Settings Using Simple Schedules Contents Creating Simple Schedules Scheduling Multiple Work Order Tasks Using Simple Scheduling Opening Simple Schedules Removing Work Order Tasks from a Simple Schedule Rescheduling a Task Using Simple Scheduling Viewing Scheduled Tasks on Simple Schedules This section explains how to set up and use simple scheduling Simple schedules provide the basic scheduling functionality for maintenance groups that perform small, relatively straightforward jobs. Using simple schedules, you can schedule tasks for a specific date or during a specific week without having to manage multiple schedules and track availability. With simple schedules, you do not need to create templates or a schedule hierarchy. Just assign planned work order tasks to a maintenance group and then set the planned start date or work week. You cannot specify the time when the work should be done or how long it will take, and you cannot track the availability of requirements. When you schedule work order tasks assigned to a maintenance group that is set to use simple schedules, APM uses the simple schedule by default. Maintenance groups and tradespeople can view the work order tasks assigned to them using the My Desk view. When you set up your maintenance groups in APM, you must decide if they will use availability schedules or simple schedules. A maintenance group that uses simple schedules can still use availability schedules when necessary (to schedule a major maintenance shutdown, for example).
