critical path analysis
the following table gives the key activities required for the redesign of a television.
Activity ID |
Description |
Proceeding Activity |
Duration (Weeks) |
A |
Redesign television |
– |
7 |
B |
Redesign packaging |
– |
3 |
C |
Order/Receive parts for redesigned television |
A |
3 |
D |
Order/Receive parts for redesigned packaging |
B |
2 |
E |
Assemble television |
C |
4 |
F |
Make up packaging |
D |
2 |
G |
Package the television |
E, F |
1 |
H |
Test market the packaged television |
G |
7 |
I |
Amend redesigned television |
H |
3 |
J |
Amend redesign packaging |
H |
2 |
K |
Prepare management report |
I, J |
1 |
L |
Submit report to management |
K |
– |
Using the above table determine:
- Using the above table construct a network diagram for the project.
- Now construct a precedence diagram for the project.
- Determine and state the critical path
- List and state the float associated with each activity
- What is the complete duration of the project?