Title :
A Look at Network Planning
Author :
Sobczak, Thomas V.
Author_Institution :
Merritt-Chapman and Scott Corporation, New York, N. Y.
Abstract :
The evolution of network planning techniques is described. The main lines of development and the variations around them are indicated. Those discussed include: Critical Path, PERT, PEP, CPM, LESS, PACT, SPECTROL, and SCANS. A table is presented of areas within industrial or military organizations where such techniques are in operation or appear suitable for application.
Keywords :
Attitude control; Communication system control; Costs; Defense industry; Helium; Human factors; Human resource management; Industrial relations; Path planning; Project management;
Journal_Title :
Engineering Management, IRE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/IRET-EM.1962.5007679
