Explain Why the Critical Path Is the Longest, Not the Shortest

question 40

Essay

Explain why the critical path is the longest, not the shortest, path through a network.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The expense of salaries for workers directly engaged in creating products or delivering services.

Product Costs

Costs that are directly associated with the manufacturing of goods, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Direct Materials Used

The actual amount of raw materials consumed in the production process of goods.

Work in Process Inventory

Inventory that includes all unfinished goods being manufactured at a given time.