Practical Management Science
Practical Management Science
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781337406659
Author: WINSTON, Wayne L.
Publisher: Cengage,
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[PERT] Lululemon wants to create a new workout app for its customers, and Laura oversees the
project. She analyzes the tasks involved in making the app and produces the PERT chart below. The
numbers reflect the overall amount of time it takes for each step of the process in months. Laura was
informed yesterday that Lululemon Headquarters won't accept the project if it takes 14 months or
longer. To make the timing feasible, she examines the chart to figure out the changes she can make
to the schedule. Which, if any, of these changes will allow the project to be completed in the
designated time?
E
4
F
H
O Shorten B-D by 2 months.
O Shorten G-H by 2 months.
Shorten E-F by 3 months.
Shorten E-H by 2 months.
Shorten B-C by 2 months.
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Transcribed Image Text:[PERT] Lululemon wants to create a new workout app for its customers, and Laura oversees the project. She analyzes the tasks involved in making the app and produces the PERT chart below. The numbers reflect the overall amount of time it takes for each step of the process in months. Laura was informed yesterday that Lululemon Headquarters won't accept the project if it takes 14 months or longer. To make the timing feasible, she examines the chart to figure out the changes she can make to the schedule. Which, if any, of these changes will allow the project to be completed in the designated time? E 4 F H O Shorten B-D by 2 months. O Shorten G-H by 2 months. Shorten E-F by 3 months. Shorten E-H by 2 months. Shorten B-C by 2 months.
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