CHAPTER 6
CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM) –– DRAWING NETWORK
MEANING OF CPM
A network is a graphical representation of a project, depicting the flow as well as the sequence of well-defined activities and events. A network path consists of a set of activities that connects the networking beginning event to the network terminal event. The longest path through the network is called the critical path and its length determines the minimum duration in which the said project can be completed.
USEFULNESS OF CPM
CPM plays an important role in project planning and control.
- Network indicates the specific activities required to complete a project.
- Network indicates the interdependence and sequence of specific activities.
- It indicates the start and finish time ...
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