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Scheduling
Chapter 11
11-1
Variation
Common Cause
Inherent in the system
Special Cause
Due to a special circumstance
Managers should
Gaussian Distribution
80%
90%
time
11-4
3. Multitasking
4. Path Merging
11-5
11-6
CCPM Changes
Due dates & milestones eliminated
Realistic estimates 50% level not 90%
No blame culture
Subcontractor deliveries & work scheduled ES
Non critical activities scheduled LS
Factor the effects of resource contention
Critical chain usually not the critical path
Solve resource conflicts with minimal disruption
11-7
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11-8
11-9
11-11
CCPM Critiques
No milestones used
Not significantly different from PERT
Unproven at the portfolio level
Anecdotal support only
Incomplete solution
Overestimation of activity duration padding
Cultural changes unattainable
11-12