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	The U.S. Navy originated PERT in 1958 as a tool for scheduling the development of a complete weapons system <ref name="Cottrell"/>. It is a network-based technique that uses a flow diagram to represent the interdependencies of tasks in a project.		The U.S. Navy originated PERT in 1958 as a tool for scheduling the development of a complete weapons system <ref name="Cottrell"/>. It is a network-based technique that uses a flow diagram to represent the interdependencies of tasks in a project.

	After the tool's description, this article's outline will follow with the ~~purpose~~ and advantages of ~~this~~ method. The goal of PERT is to provide project managers with a visual representation of the project timeline and to help identify the critical path and critical tasks, which must be completed on time for the entire project to be on schedule and meet the assigned deadline. In addition, PERT provides project managers with a way to estimate ~~project finalisation~~ time and identify potential bottlenecks and risks in the project itinerary.		This article starts with a brief introduction to the project management concept and the planning and estimating procedures.
			After the tool's description, this article's outline will follow with the importance of this technique in project management and the advantages of the simplified method. The goal of PERT is to provide project managers with a visual representation of the project timeline and to help identify the critical path and critical tasks, which must be completed on time for the entire project to be on schedule and meet the assigned deadline. In addition, PERT provides project managers with a way to estimate the total duration time and identify potential bottlenecks and risks in the project itinerary.

	Subsequently, this article will thoroughly explain how to ~~use~~ the PERT and when its application will be accurate within the estimation of a project. To build a PERT diagram, specific steps must be followed to allocate resources and ensure that the project stays on track.		Subsequently, this article will thoroughly explain how to apply the simplified PERT, including its terminology and an example for further illustration, and when its application will be accurate within the estimation of a project. To build a PERT diagram, specific steps must be followed to allocate resources and ensure that the project stays on track.

	~~On the other hand~~, PERT also has ~~several~~ limitations that will be covered in this composition. For instance, this method has dependency limitations, meaning that activity durations are assumed to be independent <ref name="Ernst Roos, Dick den Hertog"/>. Despite these disadvantages, which will be addressed below, PERT remains a valuable tool for project management and can be used effectively when its limitations are considered.		Moreover, PERT also has advantages and limitations that will be covered in this composition. For instance, this method has dependency limitations, meaning that activity durations are assumed to be independent <ref name="Ernst Roos, Dick den Hertog"/>. Despite these disadvantages, which will be addressed below, PERT remains a valuable tool for project management and can be used effectively when its limitations are considered.
			Finally, this article will propose new approaches and tools for project estimation that will help overcome some PERT limitations.
	Finally, this article will propose new approaches and tools for project estimation that will help overcome ~~the~~ PERT limitations.

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

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	The focal point of this article will be the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), which is a project management tool used for the planning, scheduling and control of complex projects.		The focal point of this article will be the simplified Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), which is a project management tool used for the planning, scheduling and control of complex projects.
	The U.S. Navy originated PERT in 1958 as a tool for scheduling the development of a complete weapons system <ref name="Cottrell"/>. It is a network-based technique that uses a flow diagram to represent the interdependencies of tasks in a project.		The U.S. Navy originated PERT in 1958 as a tool for scheduling the development of a complete weapons system <ref name="Cottrell"/>. It is a network-based technique that uses a flow diagram to represent the interdependencies of tasks in a project.

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	Finally, this article will propose new approaches and tools for project estimation that will help overcome the PERT limitations.		Finally, this article will propose new approaches and tools for project estimation that will help overcome the PERT limitations.


	~~Keywords: PERT, project management, tool, tasks, duration, estimation, resources and cost.~~

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

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	*Cottrell, Wayne D. (1999). '''SIMPLIFIED PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REVIEW TECHNIQUE (PERT).''' ''Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125''(1), 16-22. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:1(16)		*Cottrell, Wayne D. (1999). '''SIMPLIFIED PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REVIEW TECHNIQUE (PERT).''' ''Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125''(1), 16-22. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:1(16)
	- This article provides a detailed explanation of the simplified version of the PERT while comparing both techniques. The paper supplies the reader with a study of PERT-related issues in the literature, and, therefore, introduces the presentation of the simplified PERT. Testing and evaluation of the simplified technique using both activity duration mean and a set of project networks are included and contrasted with those from traditional PERT.		- This article provides a detailed explanation of the simplified version of the PERT while comparing both techniques. The paper supplies the reader with a study of PERT-related issues in the literature, and, therefore, introduces the presentation of the simplified PERT. Testing and evaluation of the simplified technique using both activity duration mean and a set of project networks are included and contrasted with those from traditional PERT.


	*Poveda Bautista, R. (2021). '''Apuntes y transparencias del curso.''' ''11489 Proyectos, Lección 4: Conceptos básicos. Planificación, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (UPV)'' (Spanish)		*Poveda Bautista, R. (2021). '''Apuntes y transparencias del curso.''' ''11489 Proyectos, Lección 4: Conceptos básicos. Planificación, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (UPV)'' (Spanish)

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	- This article provides a detailed explanation of the simplified version of the PERT while comparing both techniques. The paper supplies the reader with a study of PERT-related issues in the literature, and, therefore, introduces the presentation of the simplified PERT. Testing and evaluation of the simplified technique using both activity duration mean and a set of project networks are included and contrasted with those from traditional PERT.		- This article provides a detailed explanation of the simplified version of the PERT while comparing both techniques. The paper supplies the reader with a study of PERT-related issues in the literature, and, therefore, introduces the presentation of the simplified PERT. Testing and evaluation of the simplified technique using both activity duration mean and a set of project networks are included and contrasted with those from traditional PERT.

			*Poveda Bautista, R. (2021). '''Apuntes y transparencias del curso.''' ''11489 Proyectos, Lección 4: Conceptos básicos. Planificación, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (UPV)'' (Spanish)
	*		- These slides of the lecture regarding the planning process are extremely helpful in learning the following concepts of management, planning, scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and project plans. They also aid in developing the ability to handle tools and management techniques.
			Moreover, it is a crucial resource to understand the most employed project planning and management techniques and the significance of using them to ensure the project's success.

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	*Project Management Institute, Inc. (2021). '''Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide).''' ''7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management - The Standard for Project Management.'' https://findit.dtu.dk/en/catalog/2702860479		*Project Management Institute, Inc. (2021). '''Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide).''' ''7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management - The Standard for Project Management.'' https://findit.dtu.dk/en/catalog/2702860479

	- This book is an essential resource for efficient project management across all industries as it contains an exhaustive list of pertinent procedures, best practises, standards, and terminologies. Section 4 of the book gives an in-depth description of some common methods that are helpful for project management, such as the Multipoint estimating technique.		- This book is an essential resource for efficient project management across all industries as it contains an exhaustive list of pertinent procedures, best practises, standards, and terminologies. Section 4 of the book gives an in-depth description of some common methods that are helpful for project management, such as the Multipoint estimating technique.


	*Cottrell, Wayne D. (1999). '''SIMPLIFIED PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REVIEW TECHNIQUE (PERT).''' ''Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125''(1), 16-22. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:1(16)		*Cottrell, Wayne D. (1999). '''SIMPLIFIED PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REVIEW TECHNIQUE (PERT).''' ''Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125''(1), 16-22. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:1(16)
			- This article provides a detailed explanation of the simplified version of the PERT while comparing both techniques. The paper supplies the reader with a study of PERT-related issues in the literature, and, therefore, introduces the presentation of the simplified PERT. Testing and evaluation of the simplified technique using both activity duration mean and a set of project networks are included and contrasted with those from traditional PERT.


	- This article provides a detailed explanation of the simplified version of the PERT while comparing both techniques. The paper supplies the reader with a study of PERT-related issues in the literature, and, therefore, introduces the presentation of the simplified PERT. Testing and evaluation of the simplified technique using both activity duration mean and a set of project networks are included and contrasted with those from traditional PERT.		*

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	*Project Management Institute, Inc. (2021). '''Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide).''' ''7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management - The Standard for Project Management.'' https://findit.dtu.dk/en/catalog/2702860479		*Project Management Institute, Inc. (2021). '''Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide).''' ''7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management - The Standard for Project Management.'' https://findit.dtu.dk/en/catalog/2702860479

	- This book is an essential resource for efficient project management across all industries as it contains an exhaustive list of pertinent procedures, best practises, standards, and terminologies. Section 4 of the book gives an in-depth description of some common methods that are helpful for project management, such as the Multipoint estimating technique.		- This book is an essential resource for efficient project management across all industries as it contains an exhaustive list of pertinent procedures, best practises, standards, and terminologies. Section 4 of the book gives an in-depth description of some common methods that are helpful for project management, such as the Multipoint estimating technique.


	*		*Cottrell, Wayne D. (1999). '''SIMPLIFIED PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REVIEW TECHNIQUE (PERT).''' ''Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125''(1), 16-22. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:1(16)

			- This article provides a detailed explanation of the simplified version of the PERT while comparing both techniques. The paper supplies the reader with a study of PERT-related issues in the literature, and, therefore, introduces the presentation of the simplified PERT. Testing and evaluation of the simplified technique using both activity duration mean and a set of project networks are included and contrasted with those from traditional PERT.

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	*Project Management Institute, Inc. (2021). '''Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide).''' ''7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management - The Standard for Project Management.'' https://findit.dtu.dk/en/catalog/2702860479		*Project Management Institute, Inc. (2021). '''Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide).''' ''7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management - The Standard for Project Management.'' https://findit.dtu.dk/en/catalog/2702860479
			- This book is an essential resource for efficient project management across all industries as it contains an exhaustive list of pertinent procedures, best practises, standards, and terminologies. Section 4 of the book gives an in-depth description of some common methods that are helpful for project management, such as the Multipoint estimating technique.


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	*~~<ref name="PMIstandard2021">~~ Project Management Institute, Inc. (2021). '''Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide).''' ''7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management - The Standard for Project Management.'' https://findit.dtu.dk/en/catalog/2702860479 ~~</ref>~~		*Project Management Institute, Inc. (2021). '''Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide).''' ''7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management - The Standard for Project Management.'' https://findit.dtu.dk/en/catalog/2702860479

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	*		*<ref name="PMIstandard2021"> Project Management Institute, Inc. (2021). '''Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide).''' ''7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management - The Standard for Project Management.'' https://findit.dtu.dk/en/catalog/2702860479 </ref>

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	*'''Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). (2021).''A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) – 7th Edition and The Standard for Project Management - The Standard for Project Management''.''' Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI). Retrieved from		*
	~~https://app.knovel.com/hotlink/pdf/id:kt012LZEEB/guide-project-management/standard-project-management~~

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