Review and Prospect of Buffer Sizing of a Critical Chain Project

Abstract

Abstract:

Project buffer sizing is a key element of critical chain project management. This new method not only shortens the project duration, but also improves the on-time completion probability of the project. As a new project management technique, the buffer sizing issue has attracted many explorations and researches. However, the existing researches on buffer sizing methods are scant and not systematic. Through a comprehensive review of the literatures, we summarize the methods of buffer sizing, and classify it scientifically. By the investigation of the existing buffer sizing methods, this paper proposes a clear research context. Specifically, we propose the further research directions based on the present research situation and its insufficiency.

Key words: project management, critical chain, buffer management, buffer sizing, buffer monitoring and control

Zhang Junguang, Ran Wenjuan, Jia Saike, Yang Shuang. Review and Prospect of Buffer Sizing of a Critical Chain Project[J]. , 2017, 29(12): 195-203.

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