Scheduling a project: five milestones

Milestones

Concept freeze, sample build, on-site installation, pilot validation, production handover.

Common overruns

Fixture design and fabrication, on-site electrical and piping work, and MES/WMS interfacing.

Buffer

Keep 15-20% buffer and place it at the commissioning stage rather than spreading it evenly.

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