Gantt charts

Definition

A Gantt chart is a visual project management tool that displays the start and finish dates of the various components and tasks required to complete a project. It allows for easy tracking of progress and scheduling, facilitating effective operations management.

Related terms

Project Management: The process of leading the work of a team to achieve all project goals within the given constraints such as time, quality, and budget.

Critical Path Method (CPM): A step-by-step project management technique that identifies critical and non-critical tasks with the goal of preventing time-frame problems and process bottlenecks.

Operations Control: The process of monitoring production performance by comparing it with planned production goals to ensure that objectives regarding quality, cost, and time are achieved