Schedule Compression Calculator
Advanced project schedule optimization with crashing analysis and cost-time tradeoffs
Time optimization analysis
Cost-time tradeoff evaluation
Best compression scenarios
Key activity identification
Project Schedule Parameters
Current project duration
Current total project cost
Compression Activities (Critical Path Tasks)
Understanding Schedule Compression
Compression Techniques
Schedule Crashing
Adding resources to critical path activities to reduce duration. This typically increases costs but can significantly shorten project timeline. Best used when time is more critical than budget.
Fast Tracking
Performing activities in parallel that were originally planned sequentially. This doesn't increase costs but increases risk due to reduced coordination and oversight.
Cost-Time Tradeoff
Analyzing the relationship between project cost and duration to find the optimal balance. The goal is to minimize total cost including both direct costs and indirect costs like delays.
Best Practices
Critical Path Focus
Only compress activities on the critical path. Compressing non-critical activities won't reduce project duration but will increase costs unnecessarily.
Cost Analysis
Calculate the cost per day saved for each activity. Prioritize activities with the lowest cost per day to maximize efficiency of compression investment.
Quality Management
Maintain quality standards during compression. Accelerated schedules often lead to quality issues that can cost more in the long run than the time saved.