Practical Operations Management
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Author: Simpson
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Chapter 7, Problem 2P
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Concept Introduction: Critical path is the arrangement of project activities which gives an estimate time duration under which project will be completed. The project activities may include float activities which can be delayed focusing on the shortest time duration.
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