Define the work breakdown structure

Assignment Help Operation Management

Reference no: EM13729850

Put components for Part 1 of assignment here:

Develop an in-depth schedule for your initial project based on the Work Breakdown Structure you have completed in Unit III. Please refer to the "INTEGRATED PROJECT: Developing the Project Schedule" Be sure to include-

1. An activity precedence diagram

2. An activity duration table

3. A network diagram and Gannt charts

Exercise 1

Suppose we have a complete activity predecessor table (shown below) and we wish to create a network diagram highlighting the activity sequence for this project. Using MS Project, enter the activities, their durations, and their predecessors for activities A through E. Note that all duration times are in days.

Project: Remodeling an Appliance
Activity		Duration	Predecessors
A	Conduct competitive analysis	3
B	Review field sales reports	2
C	Conduct tech capabilities assessment	5
D	Develop focus group data	2	A, B, C
E	Conduct telephone surveys	3	D
F	Identify relevant specification improvements	3	E
G	Interface with marketing staff	1	F
li	Develop engineering specifications	5	G
I	Check and debug designs	4	Ii
1	Develop testing protocol	3	G
K	Identify critical performance levels	2	1
L	Assess and modify product components	6	I, K
M	Conduct capabilities assessment	12	L
N	Identify selection criteria	3	M
0	Develop RFQ	4	M
P	Develop production master schedule	S	N, 0
Q	Liaise with sales staff	1	P
R	Prepare product launch	3	Q

Exercise 2

Now, continue developing your Gantt chart with the rest of the information contained in the table above and create a complete activity network diagram for this project.

Exercise 3

Identify the critical path for the project shown in Exercise 1. How can you tell? Hint Click on the "Tracking Gantt" option.

Exercise 4

Suppose that we wished to incorporate lag relationships into a Remodeling an Appliance activity network. Consider the table shown below and the lag relationships noted. Develop an MS Project Gantt chart that demonstrates these lags.

Activity Duration Lag Relationship

A Wiring 6 None

B Plumbing 2 None

C HVAC 3 Wiring (Finish to Start), Plumbing (Finish to Finish)

D Interior Construction 6 HVAC (Start to Start)

Reference no: EM13729850

Questions Cloud

Unethical behavior of job applicants affect an organization : How does the unethical behavior of job applicants affect an organization? Describe the consequences of unethical job applicants for each member of the Triad.

How technology contributes to health care system in u.s. : Brief discussion regarding how each technology contributes to health care system in the U.S - Assess how each medical technology types affects or affected clinicians and organizations

Determine criteria for defining modern popular culture : Determine criteria for defining modern popular culture

What criticisms or challenges did they face from opponents : What criticisms or challenges did they face from opponents? Now does the person connect to the theme(s) presented in that week's lectures? Why are these individuals significant?

Define the work breakdown structure : Develop an in-depth schedule for your initial project based on the Work Breakdown Structure you have completed in Unit III. Please refer to the "INTEGRATED PROJECT: Developing the Project Schedule" Be sure to include: An activity precedence diagra..

Effective at reforming juveniles : Is the juvenile justice system effective at reforming juveniles? How many juveniles that go though the juvenile justice system reformed?

Sustainable competitive advantage is the holy grail : Using all you have learned to date about Harley-Davidson, analyze whether or not Harley-Davidson has a source of sustainable competitive advantage. Defend your answer using examples from your readings, the annual report, and other sources.

Understanding of virtual team management : The project will test your understanding of virtual team management using documents and events that will make the project team more productive.

Barker inc. uses the weighted-average method : Barker Inc. uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The following data concern the operations of the company''s first processing department for a recent month. Work in process, beginning: Units in process 1000 Stage of compl..

User Account

All Pages