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Riordan Manufacturing Project Management Plan (Week 3 Preparation)
Mee Chang
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Gary Casey
December 1, 2014

Riordan Manufacturing Project Management Plan (Week 3 Preparation)

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Rationale of cost and time estimate During project planning, project schedule and cost estimate are determines and accepted. Cost and time estimates will help determine the completion of the project. Once cost and time estimate are determined, the project can be executed and controlled.
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