In project management, a backlog is a fundamental tool used to keep track of tasks, requirements, and work items that need to be completed. It serves as a centralized repository of all the work that needs to be done, providing a clear overview of the project’s scope and objectives. Within the broader concept of backlog, […]
Value engineering is a systematic approach to improving the value of a product, system, or service by identifying and eliminating unnecessary costs without sacrificing functionality. Value engineering can be applied to a wide range of projects, from new product development to facility renovations. It can be used to reduce costs, improve quality, or shorten delivery […]
The Point of Total Assumption (PTA) is the point above which the seller starts assuming the cost of the contracted work The point of total assumption (PTA) is a point on the cost line of the profit-cost curve determined by the contract elements associated with a fixed price plus incentive-Firm Target (FPI) contract above which the seller effectively bears all the costs of a cost overrun. In the contract, the buyer agrees […]
The payback period is the length of time required to recover the cost of an investment. Sunk costs are costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered. Opportunity cost is the cost of forgoing one option for another Payback Period: The payback period is a financial metric that calculates the time it takes […]
A Cost Benefit Analysis or benefit/cost analysis is a process of determining the pros and cons of any process, product, or activity or simply whether the benefits of a project or decision outweigh its costs Advantages of CBA Cost-benefit analysis is an effective decision-making tool that relies on data-driven research specific to a problem, considering […]
Market structures vary based on the level of competition, ranging from the perfect competition where many buyers and sellers exist to the monopoly where one seller dominates the market. What is Market Structure? Market structure, in economics, refers to how different industries are classified and differentiated based on their degree and nature of competition for […]
Relative Estimation is an Agile Project Management technique used to estimate the size or complexity of a task or project by comparing it to other similar tasks or projects. Rather than providing an exact numerical estimate, relative estimation involves assessing the difficulty of a task or project by comparing it to other tasks or projects […]
Scrum of Scrums is a technique used to scale Scrum up to large groups (over a dozen people) by dividing the groups into Agile teams of 5-10 Scrum of Scrums aka “Meta Scrum” is a scaled agile framework used to manage large projects that involve multiple teams. It is an extension of the Scrum framework […]
What is Procurement, Purchasing, Types of Contract and the Risk Factors Involved Questions like what is the difference between Procurement or Purchasing, Agreement or Contract, how to select the Procurement Contract who carries the risk in which kind of Contract and many more are answered in this article. An article is a good place for […]
