Mechanization Project Planning for Carrot Product Using PERT and CPM Networks

In agricultural mechanization projects, operations and practices should be accomplished in a certain sequence as well as in a short time period. Otherwise, the expenses due to the timeliness of the practices will be created. To prevent these expenses, scientific planning of the projects is an appropriate solution. In different industries, project management principles are employed for satisfactory planning. The basic insight in whole approaches is the use of networks. In this research, PERT and CPM networks due to high capabilities have been used as robust tools for planning and timing the carrot production mechanization. In this regard, required data and information were gathered. The project activities were determined and WBS was drawn. Finally, PERT and CPM networks related to the project were illustrated and analyzed. Results showed this project has 25 critical paths and the earliest time to complete the project is 187.5 days and the variance and standard deviation values were 26 and 5.09, respectively. The model of the present network is capable to answer statistical questions and provide a bright insight for the project manager to make timely decisions. Consequently, the mechanized carrot production project goes ahead as programmed with high productivity.