Draw a PERT diagram of the production of the magazine from conception to completion.
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be released on time so that the members have ample time to register for these functions. Most of these regional activities are not parties. Although they are designed to be enjoyable, the national organization has long emphasized the development of individual qualities, such as leadership, over partying. Since many Alpha Beta Gamma alumni attend these functions, the collegians like to attend in order to make contacts with people with whom they might seek employment in a few years. Therefore, it is crucial that the issues be completed on time.
Since he cannot control the operations of his present printer, Thrift Print, Evan decided to investigate the possibility of changing printers in order to meet his deadlines for the magazine. He found another printer, Kwik Print, for a comparable price. The description of the second phase’s activities, each activity’s predecessors, and the most likely times for their completions for the respective printers is found in the following table. Experience with Thrift Print and talks with Kwik Print have led Evan to believe that these times will have little variation around these values.
Activity Predecessor Description Thrift Print Kwik Print T S Galleys typeset 3 5 U T Galleys to editor and corrected 2 1 V U Galleys returned to printer 2 1 W R, V Pasteup 3 3 X W Pages to editor for correction* 1 0.5 Y X Pages to printer 1 1 Z Y Blueline sent to editor” 4 1 AA Z Blueline returned to printer 1 1 BB AA Customer copies 4 3
*Pages are photocopies of the galleys pasted up into magazine format. They do not include photographs. “Blueline is a one-color final product that includes photographs ready for final review. This is the last opportunity to make corrections before the final printing.
Questions:
1. Draw a PERT diagram of the production of the magazine from conception to completion.
2. Production begins 35 days before the magazine’s mailing deadline. What is the probability that the issues will be sent out on time if no change in printers is made?
3. What is the probability that the issues will be sent out on time if Kwik Print replaces Thrift Print?
4. Evan has just learned that the owner of Thrift Print is an alumnus of Alpha Beta Gamma. What should he do in light of this fact?
Answer preview draw a PERT diagram of the production of the magazine from conception to completion.
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