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DEFINITION: The critical path method (CPM) is a step-by-step technique for process planning that defines critical and non-critical tasks with the goal of preventing time-frame problems and process bottlenecks. The CPM is ideally suited to projects consisting of numerous activities that interact in a complex manner.In applying the CPM, there are several steps that can be summarized as follows:Define the required
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CPM White Papers
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Ergon Energy: Success Story
sponsored by SuccessFactors
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Read this white paper to learn how one government-owned business was able to optimize their organizational performance by leveraging strategic workforce planning. Discover the benefits they're enjoying and how they went about their approach.
Posted: 27 Apr 2012 | Published: 27 Apr 2012
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Improving Organizational Performance Through Pervasive Business
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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Explore the growing body of evidence suggesting a direct link between investment in business analytics solutions and organizational performance. This IDC white paper highlights market trends that point toward more pervasive use of BI solutions.
Posted: 17 May 2012 | Published: 17 May 2012
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Accenture Technology Vision 2011
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
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Just as the U.S. space program could not have put a man on the moon using conventional aviation technology, IT leaders and business executives cannot use yesterday’s approaches to realize tomorrow’s objectives.
Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011
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Project Management Best Practices for Maximum Performance via Effective Integration
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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This white paper highlights how project managers can utilize effective integration of multiple disciplines to achieve maximum performance. A disciplined collaboration between the BA and BPM has become a prerequisite for success.
Posted: 17 Dec 2010 | Published: 17 Dec 2010
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Analyst's take: Return on investment of IBM Cognos Software
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
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Companies that use IBM Cognos software are able to improve productivity, reduce or avoid headcount, reduce financing costs, and increase profitability. These benefits are achieved because when employees can rapidly access and analyze data in consistent ways, they are better able to make business changes that both lower costs and increase revenues.
Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011
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Ventana Research Value Index - Product Information Management 2011
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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This Ventana Research report discusses product information management (PIM) based on the Value Index. Learn how PIM systems can synchronize all your attributes and definitions used in the identification, description, sales and fulfillment of products across all channels that customers, suppliers and partners use.
Posted: 24 Jun 2011 | Published: 24 Jun 2011
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Analyst's take: Benefits of Alpha ImageWorks 9000 for healthcare providers
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
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Alpha ImageWorks 9000 centralizes patient records into a single, secure repository, providing easy access, accelerated processing time and billing, and significant time saving in reviewing patient records.
Posted: 24 Oct 2011 | Published: 24 Oct 2011
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How to Choose a Technology Platform that Drives Real Business Performance Improvement
sponsored by Actuate
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This white paper addresses the three main challenges integral to performance improvement and provides tips to help your organization overcome these obstacles and achieve success.
Posted: 15 Mar 2012 | Published: 15 Mar 2012
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Better Business Outcomes with Business Analytics
sponsored by IBM
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Business analytics is the means by which organizations optimize business outcomes. Using insights that can be accessed, shared and acted on by employees at every level, organizations can increase profits, reduce costs, manage risk and make more accurate predictions to prepare for future outcomes.
Posted: 12 May 2011 | Published: 12 May 2011
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IBM Smart Analytics: Working Smarter with Analytics
sponsored by IBM
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The key to working smarter is having the right information and insight to drive smarter business outcomes. Working smarter means your front line business leaders know where to find the new revenue opportunities and which product or service offerings are most likely to address the market requirement. Read this paper to find out so much more.
Posted: 20 Oct 2010 | Published: 20 Oct 2010
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CPM DEFINITION (continued): … tasks and put them down in an ordered (sequenced) list.Create a flowchart or other diagram showing each task in relation to the others.Identify the critical and non-critical relationships (paths) among tasks.Determine the expected completion or execution time for each task.Locate or devise alternatives (backups) for the most critical paths.The CPM was developed in the 1950s by DuPont, and was first used in missile-defense construction projects. Since that time, the CPM has been adapted to other fields including hardware and software product research and development. Various computer programs are … CPM definition sponsored by WhatIs.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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