By: Rodel dC. Natividad, Jr.

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"A display of cumulative costs, labor hours or other quantities plotted against time. The name derives from the S-like shape of the curve, flatter at the beginning and end and steeper in the middle, which is typical of most projects. The beginning represents a slow, deliberate but accelerating start, while the end represents a deceleration as the work runs out.
R. Max Wideman

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SAMPLE S-CURVE

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Man Hours versus Time S-curve Costs versus Time S-curve Baseline S-curve Actual S-curve Target S-curve Value and Percentage S-curves

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The Man Hours versus Time S-curve is appropriate for projects that are labor intensive. It shows cumulative man hours expended over time for the duration of the project. As man-hours are a product of manpower and working hours, these may be adjusted together or individually in an attempt to keep the project on schedule. Projects may require additional man-hours to finish on time due to low productivity, delays and disruptions, rework, variations, etc.

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Ordinate Resources i.e. (Manpower) Manpower vs Time S-Curve

Abscissa Constraint i.e. (Time)

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Construct the baseline S-Curve of the given network diagram below

B-2d 5

E-3d 5

A-5d 4

D-6d 4

G-2d 3

C-4d 5

F-3d 4

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Construct a Gantt Chart showing all of the activities start and finish.

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Plot the Baseline S-Curve

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Prior to project commencement, a schedule is prepared outlining the proposed allocation of resources and the timing of tasks necessary to complete the project within a set time frame and budget. This schedule is referred to as the Baseline Schedule. From this schedule, a Baseline S-curve is generated. This S-curve reflects the planned progress of the project. If the project requirements change prior to commencement (e.g. change of scope, delayed start), the Baseline Schedule may require revision to reflect the changed requirements.

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Following project commencement, modification of the Baseline Schedule is usually required. Changes are continually made to the Production Schedule (which is originally the same as the Baseline Schedule). The production schedule reflects the actual progress of the project to date, and any revisions made to tasks yet to commence or not yet completed. From this schedule, a Target S-curve may be generated. This S-curve reflects the ideal progress of the project if all tasks are completed as currently scheduled. In an ideal world, the Target S-curve will meet the Baseline S-curve at the end of the project (On Time, On Budget) or finish below and to the left of the Baseline S-curve (Early, Under Budget). In reality, it is not uncommon for the Target S-curve to finish above and to the right of the Baseline S-curve (Late, Over Budget).

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The production schedule is updated on a regular basis throughout the duration of the project. These updates include the revision of percentage complete for each task to date. Using this information, an Actual S-curve may be generated. This S-curve reflects the actual progress of the project to date, and may be compared with the Baseline and Target S-curves to determine how the project is progressing. During the project, the Actual S-curve will terminate at the Cut Off Date. This is the date the Production Schedule was last updated. At the completion of the project, the Actual S-curve will meet the Target S-curve.

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Construct the baseline, target, and actual S-Curve of the diagram and data below. Also, determine the growth, slippage, and progress of the Project.
1 Task 1 3 Task 2 3 2 Task 3 3 3

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Activity A B C

Duration

Baseline Men-Hours

Baseline Men-Hours Per day

Task/Day A B

First Day

Second Day

Third Day

Fourth Day

Fifth Day

C
Total per day Year-to-Date Total

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Project schedule

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Activity 1 2 3

Duration

% complete

Men-Hours

Baseline Men-Hours Per day

100 50 25

24 36 36

Task/Day 1 2

First Day

Second Day

Third Day

Fourth Day

Fifth Day

Sixth Day

3
Total per day Year-to-Date Total

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Task name Task 1 Task 2 Task 3

Man hours 24 36 36

% complete 100 50 25

Status

Duration to date

Man hours to date

Task/Day
1 2 3

First Day

Second Day

Third Day

Total per day

Year-to-Date Total
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Initial examination of the S-curves generated above reveal the following about the status of the project. 1. The project has grown in scope. (The Target S-curve finishes above the Baseline S-curve) 2. The project has slipped. (The Target S-curve finishes to the right of the Baseline S-curve) 3. The project is behind schedule. (The Actual S-curve sits below the Target S-curve at the Cut Off Date)

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Operations keeps the lights on, strategy provides a light at the end of the tunnel, but project management is the train engine that moves the organization forward. Joy Gumz

For more information just go to the following links for the copy of the report and solution to worked problems

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Thank You for Listening!.

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