Schedule compression
“Schedule Compression” is a tool/technique for the process “Develop Schedule”.
Schedule compression techniques are used to shorten the schedule duration without reducing the project scope, in order to meet schedule constraints, imposed dates, or other schedule objectives. Schedule compression
techniques include, but are not limited to: – Crashing. A technique used to shorten the schedule duration for the least incremental cost by adding resources. Examples of crashing include approving overtime, bringing in additional resources, or paying to expedite delivery to activities on the critical path. Crashing works only for activities on the critical path where additional resources will shorten the activity?s duration. Crashing does not always produce a viable
alternative and may result in increased risk and/or cost.
– Fast tracking. A schedule compression technique in which activities or phases normally done in sequence are performed in parallel for at least a portion of their duration. An example is constructing the foundation for a building before completing all of the architectural drawings. Fast tracking may result in rework and increased risk. Fast tracking only works if activities can be overlapped to shorten the project duration.
“Schedule Compression” is a tool/technique for the process “Control Schedule”.
Schedule compression techniques are used to find ways to bring project activities that are behind into alignment with the plan by fast tracking or crashing schedule for the remaining work.
This definition was found in the PMBOK V5
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