Project Management with MS Project 2007
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ScribdTranslationsSidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University
Higher School of Technology - Fes
LP PIM-PIP
Practical Work in Project Management
Use of MS Project 2007
for project planning and monitoring
University year 2020/2021 [Link]
TP No. 1
Project planning: Industrialization of an item
Industrialization of an article
In this project, intentionally simplified, we will analyze all the tasks.
industrialization of an item, requiring a range study and the design of an assembly.
To study the file and establish the manufacturing range, the methods technician (Ali) has
Need two days. Afterwards, he will provide the designer (Bachir) with the principle diagram of the
assembly, so that it can be drawn (duration seven days). Once defined, the assembly will be transmitted.
at the tool workshop (Salma) for the realization (duration eight days).
In parallel with the designer, the purchasing department's secretariat (Dalal) must carry out the
order for the tools (one day). The delivery time for the tools is three days.
Hicham from the Store department will take care of the reception and control of the delivery.
day).
Preliminary work
1-1-1- PERT-time
Complete the table:
Task name Duration (days) Predecessors
A - Study the file 2
B- Design the assembly 7 A
C - Carry out the assembly 8 B;E
D- To order the tools 1 A
E- Receive the tools 1 D+3 (delay)
Draw the corresponding network.
Establish the schedule (Gantt chart as soon as possible).
1-1-2- PERT-Charge
We are now taking resources into account.
Complete the following table:
Task name Resources Type of task (work) Duration
fixed duration
A-Study the file Ali [100 %] Fixed work 2
B-Design the assembly Bachir [100%] Fixed work 7
C-Perform the assembly Salma [50 %] Permanent job 16
D-Commander the tools Dalal [50 %] Fixed work 2
E-Receive the tools Hicham [100 %] Fixed work 1
Establish the new schedule.
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1-2- Use of MS Project 2007 software
1-2-1- Project data entry
1erastep - Project creation
In your personal space, create a folder TP Project Management.
Start Microsoft Project 2007.
Create a new project and save it with the name TP1_ex1_first_last_name_date in your
project management file (File Menu / Save As).
2èmestep - Entering project tasks
We will use the project guide (View Menu / enable the project guide) or (Bar
tools / Project guide.
a- Define the project
Etape 1 : Entrez la date estimee du demarrage de votre projet : Mercredi 20 mars 2013
Step 3: Save and finish
b- Define the working periods of the project (project calendar)
The company's working hours are:
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (that is 7 hours per day and 35 hours per week).
c-Draw up the list of project tasks
Enter the tasks
Use unique descriptive task names.
Enter the required duration for the completion of each task, in the form of a number followed by
["minutes","hours","days","weeks","or","months"]
For now, do not enter start and end dates.
The Project Guide will help you plan tasks later.
Define the type of task:
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In the previous table, double click on the task row to obtain the information.
on the task, then choose the type of task (fixed work):
d- Organize tasks into phases
Summary task (= phase)
Create the summary task "Industrialization project of an article":
Tools /options/ display - check to show the project summary task
e- Planner the tasks
Enter the links between tasks (FS, FF, SS, or SF).
f- Define the deadlines and submit the tasks to constraints
For all tasks, choose the type of constraints as soon as possible.
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3thstep - Inputting project resources
a- Specifier les personnes et l'equipement associes au projet
b- Define the open periods of the resources
Enter the working hours of the different resources by indicating the days for each of them
men or the working hours that do not correspond to the general working periods of
project.
Ali, Bachir, Salma, Dalal, and Hicham are currently available from Monday to Friday (8:30 AM -
12 PM - 4:30 PM.
c-Assigning people and equipment to tasks
In the resource column, assign only the names of the resources, then double click on
the lines salma and dalal and change unit to 50
You will notice that the duration of tasks C and D is automatically recalculated.
1-2-2- Resource graph
Display Menu / Resource Graph
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Important: for each resource, check that there is no overuse. If so, it
We need to conduct a resource audit to eliminate these over-uses (Tools Menu / Audit of
resources).
1-2-3- Gantt chart
Display Menu / Gantt Chart
To adjust the time scale: Menu Format / Time scale
1-2-4 - Gantt chart related to free margins
Display Menu / More Displays / Gantt Related to Margins
The critical tasks are in red:
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Save the project.
Rename the project with the name TP1_ex1_3_1_firstname_lastname_date
1-3-1- The delivery will be delayed by 4 days.
Establish the new schedule.
1-3-2- Save the previous project and rename it TP1_ex1_3_2_name_surname_date
Bachir will be in training on March 28 and 29, 2013 (and therefore unavailable).
Establish the new schedule.
Note: To modify the availability of a resource:
Display menu / resource table, then: Resource information
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2- Film editing
A film producer is faced with the scheduling issue of their next movie and you
submit the tasks that need to be completed:
Task name Durations (days) Priorities
A. Writing the script 30 -
B. Choice and recruitment of 12 Can only start 15 days after the start of A
comedians
C. Choice of shooting location 8 Can only start 20 days after the start of A
D. Decoupage technique 4 After A and C
E. Preparation of the decorations 7 After C and D
F. Shooting of the exteriors 10 After A, B, C, and D
G. Filming of the interiors 12 After D, E and F
H. Synchronization 3 After F and G
I. Montage 14 After H
J. Sound accompaniment 7 Can only start 3 days after the beginning of I
K. Mixing 6 After I and J
L. Drawing of the zero copy 1 Can only start 2 days after that.
end of K
Project start date: Monday, February 8, 2021
Create a new Microsoft Project and save it with the name
TP1_ex2_name_firstname_date in your Project Management file.
Establish the schedule (in the form of a Gantt chart).
Note: Saturdays and Sundays are not rest days. Tools – modify working hours and create new ones.
calendar
3. Office design project
Code Task Predecessors Name of Duration Cut
resources (h) Resources
human human
(DH/h)
1 Evaluate the needs
Decor 2000 2 40
(decoration)
2 Choose the sketches and
1 Decor 2000 2 40
the samples
3 Prepare the plan of Decor 2000 and
2 1 50
decoration Worker 2
4 Accept the plan of Decor 2000 and
3 1 50
decoration Worker 2
5 Choose the furniture 4 Worker 1 3 50
6 Choose the accessories 4 Worker 2 4 10
7 Decorate the room 5 ;6 Worker 1 2 50
8 Have the curtains installed 7 Decor 2000 1 40
Project start date: Monday, February 8, 2021
Create a new Microsoft Project and save it with the name
TP1_ex3_name_firstname_date in your Project Management TP folder.
Establish the schedule (in the form of a Gantt chart)
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4 - ALBAN COMPANY - PERT Network
The company ALBAN is planning to construct a new premises. You have the
The following information regarding the progress of the project.
Work to do:
1. Present the PERT network related to the project.
2. Calculate the margins related to each task and indicate the critical path.
3. Design a schedule that allows for visualizing the execution of the project.
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5 - NORD HOSPITAL - PERT Network
As part of the hospital reform, the boards of directors of 3 centers
hospitals have decided to merge. The reorganization involves the interconnection of networks
IT-related. The tasks necessary for the realization of this project, their duration as well as the
the conditions of precedence are listed in the table below:
Work to do:
1. Present the PERT network related to the project.
2. Determine the critical path.
3. Organizational difficulties could lead to an extension of the duration of task L.
which would go from 2 to 8 days. What impact would this have on the duration of the project?
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