CPM Scheduling Training

Precedence Diagram Method (PDM) While handling complex projects with stringent multiple deadlines, the Project Manager may underestimate or even ignore the criticality of some aspects towards the achievement of a milestone and, ultimately. the final milestone of project completion. To avoid a dire situation like this, the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM) was developed. Initially, the Project Managers used to draw an empirical schedule as the PDM as shown below. Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) In the late 1950s, PDM evolved into Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) as a similar but more effective technique that focused on [...]