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2021 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
17. Progress Monitoring and Control
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Abstract
Once a shipbuilding project is started, it is essential that processes are in place for the monitoring of progress. Even if progress is exactly according to plan, which is often not what actually happens, it is necessary to know that for certain. More importantly if progress deviates from the intention, and that is usually the project slipping behind the schedule which was planned, that must be identified. Monitoring is carried out at the detailed, work package level, to provide rapid information on any delays. Local delays can result in key events in the shipbuilding programme being late, causing project delays and cash flow problems. Anticipating problems is critical to maintaining a project schedule. Earned value management is useful provided the data available is reliable and timely.