Category: Systems Engineering And Integration

The goal of this section is to provide a basic understanding of program integration and execution. Ten key integration elements are discussed here, including integration management itself, which is required throughout the entire program (see Fig. 2.3.1). Integration management (IM) integrates all the knowledge areas in a program and “ties the plan together” into one seamless activity.…

Work Breakdown Structure Successful project management relies on thorough planning to define the project objectives in sufficient detail to support effective management. The WBS provides the foundation for defining the work as it relates to project objectives and it also establishes a structure for managing the work to its completion. The WBS is used to…

The Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) are important program management tools in the US Department of Defense (DoD) and large International companies. The IMP/IMS process was developed by the US Air Force in early 1990, and the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) was the first program to use it. IMP/IMS provides…

The Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) can provide significant assistance in planning and managing large, complex programs. The IMP is an event-driven plan that documents major accomplishments needed to complete a program and attaches each accomplishment to an important program milestone. It is a mutual agreement between the customers and…