Shruti Speak's

PERT and CPM Introduction Network scheduling is a technique used for planning and scheduling large projects in the fields of construction,maintenance, fabrication,purchasing,computer system installation,research and development designs ,etc.The technique is a method of minimizing trouble spots,such as,production bottlenecks,delays and interruptions,by determining critical factors and coordinating various parts of overall job. There are two basic planning and control techniques that utilize a network to complete a pre-determined project or schedule.These are: Program Evaluation and Review Technique(PERT); and the Critical Path Method (CPM). Network: Basic components A network is a graphic representation of a project's operations and is composed of activities and events that must be completed to reach the end objective of a project.The basic components of a network are: Activity :  An activity is a task,or item of work to be done,that consumes time,effort, money