Title :
Minimum Cost Expediting with a General-Purpose Analog Computer
Author_Institution :
Research Laboratories, General Motors Technical Center, Warren, Mich.
Abstract :
Several techniques generally referred to as Critical Path Planning systems have been developed in recent years which aid project managers in the planning and control of projects. These techniques assume linear time-cost functions for each task in the project and make use of the arrow diagram to define relationships between tasks.
Keywords :
Analog computers; Control systems; Costs; Engine cylinders; Mechanical systems; Path planning; Personnel; Procurement; Project management; Springs;
Journal_Title :
Industrial Electronics and Control Instrumentation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIECI.1964.229524
