Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (12th Edition) (What's New in Operations Management)
Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (12th Edition) (What's New in Operations Management)
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ISBN: 9780134741062
Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Interpretation:The network diagram is to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:Network diagram is a graphical representation of tasks in symbols and lines for easy understanding. The networking technique is a method for planning, programming and controlling of work in progress. It is helpful for effective management. It helps the management for decisions.

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Interpretation:The critical path and duration of the project are to be determined.

Concept Introduction:Critical path is a technique which has various stages. It is used to calculate the optimum time is requiredto complete a task. It is the longest length of time for completion of the project.

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Interpretation:The slack for each activity is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:Slack is the time evaluatedwhich causes the delay during any activity. For calculation, the earliest and the latest time of activity are required.

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Reliable Garage is completing production of the J2000 kit car.The following data are available for the project:Activity Activity Time (days) Immediate Predecessor(s)A 2 —B 6 AC 4 BD 5 CE 7 CF 5 CG 5 FH 3 D, E, Ga. Draw the network diagram for the project.b. Determine the project’s critical path and duration.c. What is the slack for each activity?
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(Use the information below to solve Q11 - Q20) Given the following information regarding a project: Predecess ors None None a a b b Activity a b C d e CD f OC g h Duration 3 1 3 4 4 5 23 c, e f Which of the following is NOT a path in the network? O a-d O a-c-g b-c-g O b-e-g b-f-h

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