PERT vs CPM
CPM and PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) are most commonly used methods for project management. There are some similarities and differences between PERT and CPM. PERT can be applied to any field requiring planned, controlled and integrated work efforts to accomplish defined objectives.
On the other hand, CPM (Critical Path Method) is the method of project planning consisting of a number of well defined and clearly recognizable activities.
PERT/CPM – Differences between PERT and CPM
Though PERT and CPM both are used for project management, there are differences between CPM and PERT. The relative table for PERT vs CPM is shown below.
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Megh says
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