Part A: Suppose that each task in the snowplowing project (Homework 2) requires exactly one team and each team can only work on one task at a time. Task Description Duration Predecessor Budget Required A Procure Equipment 2 $80,000 1 team B Install Equipment 4 A $200,000 1 team Test & Fix 6 B $200,000 1 team D Take Measurements 8 B $80,000 1 team E Prepare Documentation 4 B $40,000 1 team F Train Operators 8 E $160,000 1 team G Train Staff 2 E $80,000 1 team H Compute Pattern 2 D G $40,000 1 team I Rollout 1 C, F, H $40,000 1 team (10 points): Could you complete the project with just 2 teams without delaying it beyond its earliest finish (hint - use a Gantt chart)? (5 points): If your answer is yes, describe how you would staff the project, i.e., which team is assigned to each task. If your answer is no, what is the least amount of time by which your project is delayed if you only have 2 teams available? Justify your answer. Part B: You decide to schedule all activities at their earliest start date and provide enough resources (i.e., teams) to make that possible without delays. The budget for each task is listed in the table above. Ten (10) weeks into the project, you get a performance report. The procurement and installation of the new equipment is complete, testing/fixing is at 75% complete, taking measurements is 75% complete, preparing documentation is 100% complete, operator training is 10% complete, and staff training is 20% complete. In total, $650,000 have been charged against the project. Task Description % complete (at 10 weeks) A Procure Equipment 100% B Install Equipment 100% Test & Fix 75% D Take Measurements 75% E Prepare Documentation 100% F Train Operators 10% G Train Staff 20% H Compute Pattern 0% I Rollout 0% (10 Points) Is the project on budget and on time (use the Earned Value metrics we discussed in class)? Justify your answer. (5 Points) Discuss the overall health of the project. Part A: Suppose that each task in the snowplowing project (Homework 2) requires exactly one team and each team can only work on one task at a time. Task Description Duration Predecessor Budget Required A Procure Equipment 2 $80,000 1 team B Install Equipment 4 A $200,000 1 team Test & Fix 6 B $200,000 1 team D Take Measurements 8 B $80,000 1 team E Prepare Documentation 4 B $40,000 1 team F Train Operators 8 E $160,000 1 team G Train Staff 2 E $80,000 1 team H Compute Pattern 2 D G $40,000 1 team I Rollout 1 C, F, H $40,000 1 team (10 points): Could you complete the project with just 2 teams without delaying it beyond its earliest finish (hint - use a Gantt chart)? (5 points): If your answer is yes, describe how you would staff the project, i.e., which team is assigned to each task. If your answer is no, what is the least amount of time by which your project is delayed if you only have 2 teams available? Justify your answer. Part B: You decide to schedule all activities at their earliest start date and provide enough resources (i.e., teams) to make that possible without delays. The budget for each task is listed in the table above. Ten (10) weeks into the project, you get a performance report. The procurement and installation of the new equipment is complete, testing/fixing is at 75% complete, taking measurements is 75% complete, preparing documentation is 100% complete, operator training is 10% complete, and staff training is 20% complete. In total, $650,000 have been charged against the project. Task Description % complete (at 10 weeks) A Procure Equipment 100% B Install Equipment 100% Test & Fix 75% D Take Measurements 75% E Prepare Documentation 100% F Train Operators 10% G Train Staff 20% H Compute Pattern 0% I Rollout 0% (10 Points) Is the project on budget and on time (use the Earned Value metrics we discussed in class)? Justify your answer. (5 Points) Discuss the overall health of the project
