Introduction to Management Science 12th Edition by Bernard Taylor

Exercise 35

The Matsusaki Company near Nashville, Tennessee, is a direct auto parts supplier for the nearby Neptune auto manufacturing plant. In order to gain a competitive advantage and meet quality requirements of its customers, Matsusaki has undertaken a project to achieve ISO certification. The goal of the international ISO organization and the certification process is the development of a quality management system that provides for continual improvement emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of process variation and waste. The project management team has developed the following list of required activities necessary to achieve ISO certification:
Construct the network for this project and determine the project schedule. Identify the critical path and determine the expected project duration time and variance. What is the probability that the certification project can be completed within 1 year within 18 months