The critical path is the series of activities (critical
activities) that dictate the duration of the project; that is,
the series of activities that dictate the longest path through
the project. The critical path is obvious from the
Gantt chart, or bar chart. Critical path planning is
assisted by critical path planning software, such as Microsoft
Project, PlanBee , DOVICO, YZ Project Manager, and MinuteMan.
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