

The method can also be used in logistics, crisis management and transport. Durations of all activities are not statistically determined. Duration of the project activities are usually known by past experience and knowledge of data on past projects. Used by linear projects where the duration can be estimated with a high degree of accuracy, e.g. This method can serve as a tool particularly for estimating the duration of the project. The critical path is reflected into time scheduling and project management and in all phases of the project lifecycle. This means that delays the start of the task or extend its duration will affect the final date of the project. The total slack time of the critical tasks equals zero. The completion date of the last task on the critical path is also the date of completion of the project. Each critical path consists of a list of activities which the project manager should be most focus to if he/she wants to ensure the timely completion of the project. Each project has at least one critical path. The critical path is defined as the time-longest possible route from the start point to the end point of the directed graph. CPM enables to facilitate the effective temporal coordination of each successive project activities. Its aim is to determine the duration of the project on the basis of length called: a critical path, which is a sequence of interdependent activities with the least time to spare. INTRODUCTION The Critical Path Method (CPM) belong to the basic deterministic network analysis methods. Key words CPM, critical path analysis, crisis management, logistics, project Klí ová slova CPM, metoda kritické cesty, krizový management, logistika, projekt

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V p ísp vku jsou prezentovány první zkušenosti s jeho užíváním, dále výhody a nevýhody tohoto produktu. Tato metoda je také sou ástí nápln p edm tu Teorie systém v obou formách studia, a proto je p ísp vek zam en na využitelnost programu WinQSB p i výuce p edm tu Teorie systém. Abstrakt V úvodu p ísp vku je stru n p edstavena metoda kritické cesty. Using of the software is demonstrated in a case study with the solution of the Critical Path Method. The paper presents our first experience with its use, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of this product. This method is also part of the course Theory of systems in both forms of study and therefore the contribution is focused on the usability of the WinQSB in the teaching process of the subject Theory of systems. Kamil Peterek2 College of logistics p.b.c., P erov e-mail: Ībstract In the beginning of the paper is briefly introduced the Critical Path Method.

USING THE WINQSB SOFTWARE IN CRITICAL PATH ANALYSIS UŽITÍ PROGRAMU WINQSB V ANALÝZE KRITICKÉ CESTY Mgr.
