One of the fundamental approaches to project scheduling is the Critical Path Method (CPM). In order to use the CPM, project managers need to understand what the critical path is and how to calculate it.
What Is the Critical Path?
The critical path is the longest path through the network based on task duration. This measures the shortest amount of time in which the project can be completed. Tasks not on the critical path have slack, while tasks on the critical path have zero slack. Slack is the amount of time that a task can be delayed without impacting the project end date.
What Is the Critical Path and How Do you Calculate It?
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