Week 5 Problem The following data were provided by the project manager of the DIT project to build a hydro-pneumatic tank: Activity Duration Predecessors Resources/Cost A 4 weeks --- 1 Cutting Platform/$800 day B 4 weeks --- 1 Sand Blast Machine/$1,000 day C 3 weeks B 1 Rolling Mill/$750 day D 2 weeks A, C 1 Automatic Welder/$1,000 day E 3 weeks B 1 Rolling Mill/$750 day F 5 weeks D, E 1 Sand Blast Machine/$1,000 day At this time, the project has only one machine of each type available at the above costs, and operations cannot be split. Additional equipment can be rented at a 75% cost premium if needed. The customer has given a high priority to completing the work within the 70-day timeframe. a. Identify any resource conflict(s) in the above project. State the activities involved, the time frame of the conflict(s), the conflicting resources, and the quantity of resource(s) involved. b. What is the least cost method of resolving the conflict(s), assuming the project duration must not be extended? Is there a cost difference between extending the project to use only the resources specified and renting additional equipment to complete the project without extending the duration? If so, what is the difference?

Situation - During his discussion with your Program Manager, the DIT COO gave her a specific example of a resource allocation and scheduling problem. One of his project managers is having difficulty with planning costs for a project to produce hydro-pneumatic tanks. He gave a copy of the problem the project manager documented to your Program Manager, who gave it to you. It is available for you above.

AssignmentUsing MS Project software, solve the project manager's problem and submit your solution in Project Format or PDF. Follow the steps accordingly and show solutions in detail and organization (category, sequence, cost, task, etc.). Update an appropriate section of a Project Cost Management Plan Template based on new information/ your findings.