critical path method

  • 1critical path method — ˌcritical ˈpath ˌmethod noun [countable, uncountable] another word for critical path analysis * * * critical path method UK US noun [C or U] (ABBREVIATION CPM, also critical path analysis, ABBREVIATION …

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  • 2critical path method — critical path analysis or critical path method, a method of planning and controlling a complex operation by making a chart or diagram of the sequence of steps and time for each step required to complete the operation, often by means of a computer …

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  • 3critical-path method — UK US noun [singular] business a method used in project management that shows which activities must be carried out so that the project can be completed in the shortest time and at the lowest cost Thesaurus: relating to management and running a… …

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  • 4Critical path method — PERT chart for a project with five milestones (10 through 50) and six activities (A through F). The project has two critical paths: activities B and C, or A, D, and F – giving a minimum project time of 7 months with fast tracking. Activity E is… …

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  • 5Critical Path Method — I Critical Path Method   [Abk. CPM], Netzplantechnik. II Critical Path Method   [ krɪtikl pɑːθ meθəd, englisch], Abkürzung CPM,Netzplantechnik …

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  • 6Critical Path Method — Die Methode des kritischen Pfades (auch Tätigkeits Pfeil Darstellung genannt; englisch critical path method, CPM) repräsentiert die Vorgangpfeil Netzpläne, als eine spezielle Netzplantechnik. Sie wurde 1956/57 vom amerikanischen Chemiekonzern… …

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  • 7critical-path method — critical path analysis …

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  • 8critical-path method — /ˌkrɪtɪk(ə)l pɑ:θ ˌmeθəd/ noun a technique used in project management to identify the activities within a project that are critical to its success, usually by showing on a diagram or flow chart the order in which activities must be carried out so …

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  • 9critical-path method — UK / US noun [singular] business a method used in project management that shows which activities must be carried out so that the project can be completed in the shortest time and at the lowest cost …

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  • 10Critical Path Method — ⇡ CPM …

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