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Questions tagged [critical-path]

For questions about the critical path method (CPM) of scheduling projects.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_path_method

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What are the known problems with the Critical Path Method?

I was searching online for a tool which would allow me to take my PERT chart and auto generate a Critical Path Method diagram. However, I was not able to find any google sheets or excel sheets which provided this functionality, instead, they mostly…
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Two activities generate two activities? (Network diagram)

Hi folks, I have a question regarding to the following table. So I am required to draw a network diagram and a critical path. However, I don't know how I should draw from C,D to G,H and also how I can draw J,K,L from two dependent activities. I am…
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Slack value in a project network diagram?

Can you please tell me how can I use the slack value in my network diagram to readjust it(if it is applicable)? Using the following table, I have calculated the slack value and drawn a network diagram. Finding Slack Value: A->B->E->F = 14 weeks is…
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Project crashing

Just had a question regarding Project crashing. I wanted to know when is the exact time we need to stop reducing the project schedule? Do we need to carry on until all critical paths are 0 because it even says we can reduce the schedule until we…
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What's the term for duration minus drag in CPA?

In Critical Path Analysis, does there exist an established term for the duration of an activity left over after subtracting the drag? For example, if an activity takes 8 days and incurs 3 days of drag to the project, what would we call the remaining…
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Confused by process of writing PERT chart

This is not a homework question but arises from self-study with full access to the answers. I'm not looking for the answers, but rather how to arrive at them. I'm having trouble understanding how to solve a question on completing a PERT chart. My…
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Start and End node in Critical Path Calculation

I have to calculate the critical path for a project, where activity A and C can start in parallel. Please see the image below Since I had two activities that could start in parallel (A and C), I also used the dummy start node. Similarly, since my…
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What is the "critical path" when drawing an activity-on-node network diagram that doesn't converge?

I'm studying for a software engineering final that covers project management, and am having a little bit of trouble with actually drawing network diagrams. The problem is, I've followed the table below and drawn a network diagram, but every example…
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How to solve the project network diagram

I am having a tough time trying to solve the question given below I am supposed to find the critical path but not able to draw the network diagram. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Critical Path Analysis

I'm currently looking at a past paper question regarding CPA. The question concerns the following subtasks. The subtasks are denoted A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H. Subtask B cannot start until subtasks A and C have been completed. Subtask C cannot…
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How to draw the network diagram

Hi guys can i get a bit of help here im having a hard time drawing this diagram
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