Maximize resources with a reservations solution

Effective space utilization is critical to today’s organization. And FM executives can add value by optimizing the use of space and resources within an organization. By ensuring that resources are being used near capacity, organizations are maximizing their investment in their assets.

With Planon’s solution, employees gain access to the resources they need to get their job done. Whether they are looking to book a conference room or reserve equipment, Planon’s solution enables employees to search for the resources they need, book them and arrange for services, such as catering and cleaning at the same time with an easy-to-use graphical plan board. Planon integrates with Microsoft Outlook so users can invite people to a meeting, register visitors with the security desk, book a conference room and ensure coffee is delivered on time right from their existing workflow.

Planon’s solution also enables organizations to optimize use of their physical space with its comprehensive management reporting capabilities. By understanding space utilization rates, users can shift meeting to “down times” eliminating the need to use external meeting space. In addition to maximizing utilization rates of organizational resources, users can monitor the costs of a resource and track the asset from initial purchase, upkeep, disposal and replacement and ensure proper charge backs as well as report on space utilization across the organization.