ME4103

INTRODUCTION TO
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A/Prof Loh Wai Lam

ME4103 Introduction to Project Management
ME4103 Introduction to Project Management

Bar Charts and PERT Charts

• Gantt Chart

• PERT Charts
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Critical Path Analysis
• Critical Path Analysis can be defined as the logical sequencing of a series of
event necessary for a successful project implementation in such a manner
that the most efficient route to some culmination point can be calculated.
• It can serve as a provide for ongoing data for assessing progress.
• It can also give Project Manager or Program Planner considerable
information for decision making.
• Critical Path Analysis is a useful planning and management tools for the
following reasons:
• A thorough identification of all major activities requiring time and resources
must during the planning process.
• Logical sequencing of these activities must be made.
• The time required for each activity must be estimated and determined.
• The overall research or planning project is scheduled according to estimated
time, resulting in a determination of the most efficient plan for carrying out the
various activities.
• Continuous evaluation of the planning and implementation progress according
to a predetermined schedule is required so necessary decision making for
maintaining a schedule can be made.
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Example 1 (continuing from previous Tutorial)

Constructing a simple PERT Chart/Network Diagram
Introducing duration and dates to the events
6d 8 Day 6
1 2d 2d
Day 3 Day 8 Day 8
1d 5d Day 9
2 5 6
10 Day 13
3d
4d Day 11
3
9d 7 9
2d
4
Day 9 Day 11

Shortest duration to complete project is 13 days

Critical Path is from Events 4 to 7 to 10
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Reference – Roger Hesmstra, “Critical Path Analysis: A Planning/Time Management Tool for Managing
Research”, Oct 2000
ME4103 Introduction to Project Management

Reference – Roger Hesmstra, “Critical Path Analysis: A Planning/Time Management Tool for Managing
Research”, Oct 2000
ME4103 Introduction to Project Management

Reference – Roger Hesmstra, “Critical Path Analysis: A Planning/Time Management Tool for Managing
Research”, Oct 2000
ME4103 Introduction to Project Management

Reference – Roger Hesmstra, “Critical Path Analysis: A Planning/Time Management Tool for Managing
Research”, Oct 2000
ME4103 Introduction to Project Management

Reference – Roger Hesmstra, “Critical Path Analysis: A Planning/Time Management Tool for Managing
Research”, Oct 2000
ME4103 Introduction to Project Management

Reference – Roger Hesmstra, “Critical Path Analysis: A Planning/Time Management Tool for Managing
Research”, Oct 2000
ME4103 Introduction to Project Management

Reference – Roger Hesmstra, “Critical Path Analysis: A Planning/Time Management Tool for Managing
Research”, Oct 2000
ME4103 Introduction to Project Management

Reference – Roger Hesmstra, “Critical Path Analysis: A Planning/Time Management Tool for Managing
Research”, Oct 2000