Case Study #5487

MagicStaff POC

mscap Designed as a proof of concept and completed within just one month, this developer staffing solution is tailored for global teams. Harnessing Google OR Tools and integrating smoothly with existing third-party frameworks, the system boasts an efficient and user-friendly interface. It simplifies the management of diverse staffing scenarios across the globe, offering a set of detailed, weighted results that consider a variety of factors. The solution's adaptive nature provides the necessary flexibility and nuance to cater to the diverse and dynamic staffing needs of teams spread worldwide, demonstrating rapid innovation and effective problem-solving in global team management.

Challenges to solve:
  • Create a simple interface for a potentially complex scenarios.
  • Leverage the capabilities of an existing platform and minimize the need for new components and development
  • Allow for nuance and discretion based on the user's preferences and staffing variables
My role:
  • Interview users and synthesize user stories
  • Ideate solutions and create pixel-perfect prototypes
  • Conduct user testing and demonstrate the solution
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Balancing requirements with flexibility

Powered by Google OR-Tools, our staffing solution harnesses this advanced suite's optimization capabilities. Known for tackling complex problems in routing, scheduling, and logistics, it's perfect for creating more than just rigid data points. It provides a nuanced view of workplace dynamics, considering the intricacies of fluctuating workloads, varying skill levels, and personal goals. Our system is thoughtfully crafted to balance these elements, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness. It's designed to cater effectively to both standard scenarios and unique edge cases, making it a robust tool for dynamic staffing solutions.

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▲ Each project starts by specifying the work's duration, identifying precise staffing needs, and determining the necessary skills to successfully complete the project.

Requirements and Flexibility

Powered by Google OR-Tools, our staffing solution harnesses this advanced suite's optimization capabilities. Known for tackling complex problems in routing, scheduling, and logistics, it's perfect for creating more than just rigid data points. It provides a nuanced view of workplace dynamics, considering the intricacies of fluctuating workloads, varying skill levels, and personal goals. Our system is thoughtfully crafted to balance these elements, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness. It's designed to cater effectively to both standard scenarios and unique edge cases, making it a robust tool for dynamic staffing solutions.

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▲ Google OR Tools provides a collection of tools for optimization, encompassing operations research and mathematical programming techniques.

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◀ A collection of quick presets is available to provide immediate insight into the employee's current challenges. These presets, designed to adapt over time, offer a swift method to capture the preferences and aspirations of the workforce. While these inputs may not always be directly accommodated, they are consistently considered in the decision-making process.

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◀ Every employee profile features a unique 'skill tree', which neatly maps out their areas of expertise alongside skills they are actively working to improve. This concept of 'upskilling' not only fosters personal growth for the employee but also adds versatility to the staffing options.

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◀ Administrators have the capability to add notes and comments to each employee's profile, offering a comprehensive view of the employee's current status in relation to ongoing projects and staffing requirements.

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◀ Along with the tailored results, you'll get a friendly and detailed calendar view. This shows how different choices can influence staffing and projects company-wide. It even highlights hours that are over or under your planned allocations, making it super easy to see the bigger picture.

Where the magic happens

Upon entering all the essential details, including specifics about the workforce, our tool works its magic. It generates a list of assignment options, each with a scored ranking. These scores aren't just numbers; they're insights into how well each option fits your needs, explaining why they rank as they do. This feature allows you to evaluate the suitability of each assignment based on schedule, skill requirements, and worker preferences. It's a thoughtful approach that guarantees each job assignment transcends mere suitability on paper and becomes a pragmatic choice tailored to the specific demands of the project and the personnel involved.