The critical path method (CPM) is a step-by-step project management strategy for process planning that identifies critical and non-critical tasks to prevent project scheduling issues and process bottlenecks. CPM is particularly suited for projects consisting of a multitude of interdependent operations. In applying CPM, the following five steps are often followed: Define the necessary tasks and put them in a sequential, ordered list. Create a flowchart or other critical path diagram depicting the relationship between each task. Determine the important and non-critical connections or pathways between the jobs. Determine the anticipated end date or duration of execution or completion for each task. Find or create alternatives or backups for the most important routes. When constructing a comprehensive plan for project management, it is vital to define the project's scope, which includes all required activities and tasks. In addition, these tasks must be built in the proper order and c...