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    The document discusses the critical path method (CPM) used by NASA to efficiently plan and schedule tasks involved in landing astronauts on the moon by 1969. CPM identifies the critical path of interdependent tasks that must be completed on time to avoid project delays. It determines the earliest and latest times each task can start and finish to help optimize resource utilization and ensure on-time project completion. NASA's use of CPM was integral to achieving Kennedy's goal of landing men on the moon before the end of the 1960s.

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    The document discusses the critical path method (CPM) used by NASA to efficiently plan and schedule tasks involved in landing astronauts on the moon by 1969. CPM identifies the critical path of interdependent tasks that must be completed on time to avoid project delays. It determines the earliest and latest times each task can start and finish to help optimize resource utilization and ensure on-time project completion. NASA's use of CPM was integral to achieving Kennedy's goal of landing men on the moon before the end of the 1960s.

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    The document discusses the critical path method (CPM) used by NASA to efficiently plan and schedule tasks involved in landing astronauts on the moon by 1969. CPM identifies the critical path of interdependent tasks that must be completed on time to avoid project delays. It determines the earliest and latest times each task can start and finish to help optimize resource utilization and ensure on-time project completion. NASA's use of CPM was integral to achieving Kennedy's goal of landing men on the moon before the end of the 1960s.

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    Critical Path Method

    "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving a goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon..." - John F. Kennedy, May 27,1961

    Critical Path Method


    On July 20, 1969, just eight years after Kennedy's speech, Apollo 11 landed two men on the moon. This achievement was possible only with careful production planning that included the critical path method. NASA used the critical path method to help determine an efficient schedule for the tasks that led to the moon landing.

    Critical Path Method


    In any project, a number of activities are involved. Some of them are interdependent, while the others are independent. CPM is very useful tool to manage such complex projects / Activities. In this technique, better utilization of resources takes place

    CPM Language
    Operation (Activities): Any project involves several activities (Operations), the project can be considered as completed only when all the activities are completed. In CPM activities are shown on node (ie shown by circle ) Operation number is written inside the circle where as time required is written on left hand top corner.
    4

    Pre Operation : Two operations, of which unless one is completed, another cannot be started

    Building Foundation

    Building Construction

    CPM Language
    Post Operation (POST OPR): Operations which follows the pre operation is known as Post Operation, There may be more than one pre operation Earliest Finish Time (EFT): The earliest possible time for completing any operation can be shown in a rectangle. Shown at the top right corner and outside the operation circle
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    CPM Language
    When an operation has more than one PRE OPR the earliest finish time is the largest earliest finish of PRE OPR + Schedule time for the operation under consideration.
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    CPM Language
    Latest Finish Time (LFT): It is the time by which the operation must be completed, so that the schedule date for completing the project is not delayed. For the Last Operation : Latest Finish = Earliest Finish For the Operations : Latest Finish = Latest Finish of Post Operation Time Required for Post Operation

    CPM Language
    Critical Path : A Path among the network, in which the Earliest Finish and the Latest Finish are equal. The Critical Path is represented by a double or a thick arrow line to distinguish it clearly from other path.
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    CPM Language
    Earliest Start : In the shortest possible time by which a certain job can be completed. Earliest Time = Earliest Finish Time Operation Time Latest Start : It is the latest possible time by which the job can be started. Latest Start = Latest Finish Time Operation Time

    How To Draw
    List out the activities Find out Estimated time for Each Activity Calculate EST, LFT

    Sequentially Complete the Process

    Draw Arrow from Start Node to Next Node

    Create a Start Node

    Summary
    Critical Path Analysis is an effective and powerful method of assessing: 1.Tasks which must be carried out 2.Where parallel activity can be carried out 3.The shortest time in which a project can be completed 4.Resources needed to achieve a project 5.The sequence of activities, scheduling, and timings involved 6.Task priorities

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