Engineering Program Planning and Control Through the Use of PERT

Abstract

An application of the recently-developed PERT system is described. Techniques for use in planning technical objectives for a project are discussed. The concept of design review is related to the setting of objectives. Time and cost estimating for program planning and control are discussed. The experience of one organization with the initiation and development of the PERT system is described. The need for gaining acceptance by the working engineer is stressed.