Resource Node
TLDR: Resource nodes model shared capacity. Connect a Resource to the Processors that need it, then configure how many staff, machines, rooms, or tools are available.
What Resources Represent
A Resource is a pool of reusable capacity. Use it for:
- Staff, such as nurses, technicians, cashiers, or specialists.
- Equipment, such as scanners, forklifts, ovens, or test benches.
- Rooms or spaces, such as exam rooms, bays, desks, or docks.
How Resources Work With Processors
Connect a Resource to every Processor that can use the pool. The Processor waits until the required resource is available, then reserves it for the duration of the service time.
When a Processor has multiple connected resource pools, its properties panel exposes staffing logic. That is where you define AND/OR requirements such as (Nurse OR Phlebotomist) AND Room.
Modeling Notes
If the same nurse, machine, or room can serve multiple steps, model it as a Resource instead of increasing Processor capacity. This reveals contention that a static process map often hides.