Consumable Resource Glossary Definition

Term Consumable Resource
Definition

Consumable Resource is a resource-management concept used to plan, assign, coordinate, or develop the people and resources needed for project work. It helps project teams understand capacity, responsibility, availability, and collaboration expectations.

Context & Usage

Project managers and functional managers use this concept when matching work to available capacity, skills, responsibilities, and team operating agreements.

Related concepts include Resource Allocation, RACI Matrix, Project Manager and Stakeholder.

Categories Enterprise Applications, CRM, and Contact Center Systems