Peak Lighting, Inc.

Peak Lighting, Inc. develops stages, lighting systems, and special effects for the concert tours of major musical acts. Recently, they were approached by Bullwhip, a popular band, to develop the stage, lighting, and special effects for its upcoming tour.

The project to develop the stage, lighting, and special effects for a concert tour progresses through four major phases. In the first phase, which lasts about a week, Peak develops a sound track for the concert based on the song list the band provides it for the tour. Using the sound track, Peak employees develop a synchronized lighting and special effects show on a computer that allows them to view an animated stage with the lighting and special effects as the sound track is being played.

In the second phase, the materials needed for the stage, lighting, and special effects are ordered from outside suppliers. The lead time for receiving these materials is 4-weeks, and during this period the project team members are assigned to other projects.

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