1. Define the objectives, scope and assumptions for this project

2. Draw a Gantt chart by hand (or can use Excel, whatever is quicker). What is the projected completion date before any time reduction is done? (In class, we'll do this step in MS Project as a tutorial)

3. Should George attempt to reduce the project completion time? If so, how?

Case:

List of Activities Estimates Activity Description Immediate Predecessor Time (weeks) A Obtain funding approval 1 B Finalize product design A 1 Build and deliver new equipment (Equip Inc.) A 8 Build dies/tools B 12 E Install equipment 1 F Train workers D,E 1 G De-bug process F 1 H Establish advertising plan A 1 I Finalize package and artwork H 2 J Advertise H 12 K Raw material delivery (RawMat Inc.) D,I 2 L Initial production run G, K 3 M Ship product J, L 1