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critical chain

[/ˈkrɪtɪkəl tʃeɪn/]
nounpl: critical chains
corrente crítica
1. In project management, the longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines the minimum project duration, accounting for resource constraints and task dependencies
The critical chain method helped us identify bottlenecks in the project timeline.
O método da corrente crítica nos ajudou a identificar gargalos no cronograma do projeto.
2. A project management approach that focuses on managing the chain of dependent tasks rather than individual tasks
We implemented critical chain project management to improve our delivery schedule.
Implementamos a gestão de projetos por corrente crítica para melhorar nosso cronograma de entrega.
Synonyms
critical pathconstraint chain

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corrente crítica
Standard term used in project management contexts
São Paulo
corrente crítica
Commonly used in business and tech sectors
Portugal
cadeia crítica
Alternative term, sometimes preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

critical chain project management (CCPM)
buffer management in critical chain
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