Question: Part 2 Remember the old saying, A project plan is not a schedule until resources are committed. This exercise illustrates this sometime subtle, but important

Part 2 Remember the old saying, "A project plan is not a schedule until resources are committed." This exercise illustrates this sometime subtle, but important point. Using your files from Part 1, input resources and their costs if you have not already done so. All information is found in Tables A2.1 and A2.2. Prepare a memo that addresses the following questions: #* Activity Duration Predecessor(s) 3 Need survey 20 None 4 Set product specs 15 3 5 Shelf life report 10 4 6 Nutrition report 5 4 7 Select fruit suppliers 20 5, 6 9 Equipment rehab 30 4 10 Production trials 15 7, 9 11 Quality trials 20 10 12 Quality metrics 5 11 13 Quality training 15 12 15 Market testing 30 5, 6 16 Package design 15 15 17 Select distributors 25 5, 6 19 Complete FDA certification 15 7, 15 20 Register trademark 5 7, 15 21 Prepare product launch 15 13, 16, 17, 19FS + 25 days, TABLE A2.1 Resource Assignments Activity Resources Need survey MRKT (500%) Set product specs R&D (400%), MRKT (200%) Shelf life report R&D (300%) Nutrition report R&D (300%) Select fruit suppliers PURCH (100%) Equipment rehab ENG (1,000%), PROD (2,000%) Production

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