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4 (a) Refer to Table 3 below (reproduced from the insert) and the network diagram on the opposite
page.
Table 3: Estimated times for activities for building and equipping the new factory
Activity Duration Preceding
(weeks) activities
A Plan new building and 8 None
employ building contractor
B Remove existing building 2 A
C Clear and prepare the site 1 B
D Deliver building materials 1 A
to site
E Complete building work 4 C, D
F Connect water supply and 2 E
electricity
G Install machinery 3 E
H Recruit new workforce 4 A
J Train workforce on site 1 F, G, H.
(i) Calculate and enter on the network diagram the earliest start time (EST) and latest
finish time (LFT) for each activity. [7]
(ii) Identify on the network diagram the critical path. [1]
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(b) Refer to your answer to part (a) and other information from the case. Assess the usefulness
of critical path analysis (CPA) to AP when planning the new factory project.
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