Early estimation of project performance: the application of a system dynamics rework model

Thomas A Walworth; Mike Yearworth; John P Davis; Paul Davies

doi:10.1109/SysCon.2013.6549883

Early estimation of project performance: the application of a system dynamics rework model

Thomas A Walworth, Mike Yearworth, John P Davis, Paul Davies

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Abstract

We address the problem of rework in complex project management by the use of System Dynamics modeling and estimated planned performance profiles. Early indications of problems arising with a project can be generated by comparing estimated planed performance profiles with actual performance profiles. Estimating project quality for use in the System Dynamics models thus becomes the key challenge to enable the use of this leading indicator. Estimates of project quality based on experience of project type, size and complexity within the organization can be used them to parameterize the System Dynamics models to generate estimated planned performance profiles. Early results indicate that the morphology of these profiles shows good agreement with project data emerging from the metrics initiative within Thales UK

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the IEEE International Systems Conference 2013 (SysCon 2013)
Pages	204-208
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/SysCon.2013.6549883
Publication status	Published - 2013
Event	IEEE International Systems Conference 2013 - Orlando, United States Duration: 15 Apr 2013 → 18 Apr 2013

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Conference	IEEE International Systems Conference 2013
Country/Territory	United States
City	Orlando
Period	15/04/13 → 18/04/13

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Water and Environmental Engineering

Keywords

Project Management
Rework
System Dynamics
Quality
Estimation

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