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Earned Schedule (ES)

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Definition:
An extension of Earned Value Management (EVM) that focuses on time-related project performance.

Key Components:

  • Schedule Performance Indicator: Measures efficiency against planned schedule.
  • Time-Based Forecasting: Predicts completion dates using actual progress data.
  • Variance Analysis: Assesses gaps between planned and actual schedules.

Use Cases/Industries:

  • Construction: Tracking schedule adherence for high-rise projects.
  • Energy Sector: Monitoring the timeline of a refinery turnaround project.
  • IT Projects: Analyzing sprint completion trends in Agile development.

Advantages:

  • Improves accuracy of project completion predictions.
  • Enhances proactive schedule management.
  • Integrates with EVM for holistic project assessment.

Challenges:

  • Requires detailed progress tracking.
  • May be difficult to implement without proper data collection.

Related Terms:
Schedule Variance, Progress Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Example:
A project with an earned schedule of 10 weeks but a planned duration of 12 weeks suggests an early completion trend.

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Synonyms:
Time-Based EVM, Schedule Performance Tracking, Project Duration Forecast
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