Local consulting · CSASee your options before making a change. Scenarios provide a shared framework for comparing the possible effects of planning decisions.
Start with a specific question
Which jobs are affected by a rush order? What alternatives are available when a resource becomes unavailable? Starting with one decision question keeps the discussion focused.
Agree the comparison criteria
Delivery dates, capacity use and operational implications can be reviewed together. We discuss the measures that matter to your team and how sample schedules should be compared.
Review decisions and responsibilities together
A scenario result is not an implementation decision by itself. Planning, production and the relevant process owners should validate the result, check the inputs and agree on the schedule to publish.
Frequently asked questions
Do scenarios change the live plan?
What-if work evaluates alternatives before they are implemented. Scenario and publishing permissions should be agreed as part of project scope and user roles.