Hello everyone!
I am a planning neophyte, and my first thought, was wether or not i should be entering the procurement time into my schedule. In this case, i'm buiding a cinema. The procurement time i've been given for ceiling materials by the suppliers is 6 to 8 weeks.
Does this get entered into my project plan? I'm assuming it does, because that way, it will show, that the adjoining task, installation of the ceiling, is not starting late because of poor planning, but because i'm waiting for the delivery of my materials.
Thank you
Much appreciated. All those things you insert into the plan? interesting.. stock plan?? 1 day?? what's that?
Hi Timothy
Yes.
Its not just procurement - the sequence is usually: - Assumed durations - working days - will vary from package to package.
Design Complete - Milestone 0
Tender 20
Place Order 5
Workshop drawings 10
Approval 5
Manufacture 25
Delivery 2
Stock Take 1
Ready to install - milestone 0
The last milestone is linked to the start of the first task and the tasks are set ALAP.
This shows the latest date for the design issue.
Best regards
Mike T.