Improving resource-constrained project schedules with look-ahead techniques

Article Abstract:

A technique to improve existing scheduling practices in projects is proposed to furnish an improved sequence where the activities of resource-constrained project schedules may be performed. Called the 'look-ahead' technique, it has been used in a situation involving the scheduling of required activities to complete the depot maintenance of aircraft. It is shown that in many instances, the approach successfully reduces the total makespan of resource-constrained projects in comparison to that achieved with the use of existing heuristics.

Business Methods, Scheduling (Management), Business planning

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Project offices in practice

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the project office is provided. The differences between project management and the project office are also discussed.

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From the editor

Article Abstract:

The implementation, benefits and costs of a Project Management Office are discussed.

Prepackaged software, Editorial, Computer software industry, Software industry, Product development, Business management software, Information management software

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