Planning

Abstract

The chapter provides an overview of shipbuilding planning and a brief overview of some important planning tools. These are bar charts, as the simplest form of planning, logic diagrams to show the sequence of work on a project, Gantt Charts for the scheduling of work stations and two network planning techniques, which are Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM). The planning develops as the project is rolled out and the information available increases. Several stages of planning are identified, staring with overall planning for the shipyard, through a project network to departmental schedules and workstation scheduling. Some potential problems in planning are identified, such as conflict between project planning and local scheduling, and how they may be overcome is explained. The importance of a work breakdown structure is emphasised as a basis for planning.

A goal without a plan is just a wish

—Larry Elder