THE IMPS SYSTEM. INTEGRATED MASTER PROGRAMMING AND SCHEDULING

Abstract

A highly significant new management technique for planning, implementing, directing, monitoring, and controlling system programs is discussed. The Integrated Master Programming and Scheduling (IMPS) System is designed as a refinement of the Air Force's Systems Program Management technique with extensive EAM and computer applications. The IMPS System, operating with marked success in the development of a current space project, employs the basic elements of milestone event programming,ALLOCATION AND DELIVERY SCHEDULING, AND MANAGEMENT CONTROLS OF MONEY, MANPOWER AND MATERIEL. It integrates these interdependent elements into a realistic planning pattern based on a common time factor. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 06, 1962
Accession Number
AD0282350

Entities

People

  • Thomas H. Tripp

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Management Engineering
  • Management Planning And Control
  • Manpower
  • Monitoring
  • Personnel Management
  • Program Management
  • Scheduling (Production)
  • System Software

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Operations Research
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space