Lab 3 of 6: Scheduling, Reporting, and Feedback
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(See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due dates.)
LAB OVERVIEW
This Lab provides data to use for constructing two Gantt Charts—one using front schedule logic and the other one using back schedule logic. Use MS Word to copy your answers.
| Scheduling, Reporting, and Feedback Lab | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Front Schedule Logic | 15 | Construct a Gantt Chart using front schedule logic with data provided to you. |
| Back Schedule Logic | 20 | Construct a Gantt Chart using back schedule logic with data provided to you. |
| Total | 35 | A quality paper will meet the above requirements. |
Scenario and Summary
Situation: Power Tools (PT) has just received an order for 70 PT band saws to be shipped at thebeginningof Week 9. The saw assembly information is shown below.
| Item | Lead Time (weeks) | Components |
|---|---|---|
Saw | 2 | A, B, C |
A | 1 | E, D |
B | 2 | D, F |
C | 2 | E, D |
D | 1 | |
E | 1 | |
F | 3 |
Deliverables
Construct two Gantt charts from this information: (a) one using front schedule logic and (b) one using back schedule logic. Submit your answers in an MS Word document.
LAB STEPS
STEP 1: Front Schedule Logic
Construct a Gantt chart from this above information using front schedule logic. Copy your completed chart to an MS Word document.
STEP 2: Back Schedule Logic
Construct a Gantt chart from this above information using back schedule logic. Copy your completed chart to an MS Word document.
STEP 3: Submission of Your Assignment
Submit your completed Lab in an MS Word document for grading. Please provide onlyone document with all responses.
