Resources Library
Audience: Strategy Manager, Team Lead, Analysts
Page Type: How-To Guide
Phase: Cross-Phase
Duration: 20-45 minutes initial setup; periodic updates
What is the Resources Library?
The Resources Library is the catalog used by the VRIO module.
In COS, resources exist in two ownership types:
- System resources (
tenantId = null): shared defaults, visible to all tenants, read-only - Tenant resources (
tenantId = current tenant): your own editable records
VRIO report items are typically added from this library.
Resource Types in the Product
COS currently supports these resource types:
- Human
- Financial
- Knowledge
- Physical
- Technology
- Data
- Brand
- Relationship
- Natural
- Other
Fields You Can Store
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Yes | One of the supported resource types |
| Name | Yes | Short resource title |
| Description | No | Optional context |
| Quantity | No | Numeric amount |
| Unit | No | e.g. FTE, licenses, sites |
| Monetary Value | No | Numeric value/cost estimate |
Create or Edit a Resource
- Go to Library → Resources
- Click New Resource (or edit an existing tenant record)
- Fill in the fields above
- Save
Notes:
- System resources can be viewed but not edited/deleted.
- Tenant resources can be created, updated, and deleted based on permission.
Filter and Search
The page supports:
- Type filter
- Owner filter (
All / System / Tenant) - Search by name/description
Use Library Resources in VRIO Reports
- Open Analysis → VRIO / Resource Analysis
- Create or open a report
- Click Add Resource
- Choose resource type and add from library
- Score each added item with V-R-I-O
This keeps VRIO scoring tied to a reusable resource catalog.
Maintenance Tips
- Review tenant resources at each strategic cycle start.
- Keep names consistent across units (avoid duplicates with minor wording differences).
- Use quantity/unit/monetary fields where possible to support better strategic discussion.