Activity on Node Network Diagramming Tool

The PERT chart shows the logical connections and consequence of a set of tasks. PERT charts the time period for problem solving and the implementation plan for all activities along the critical path. The PERT chart is also known as a precedence diagram or project network diagram.
"The Program (or Project) Evaluation and Review Technique, commonly abbreviated PERT, is a statistical tool, used in project management, that is designed to analyze and represent the tasks involved in completing a given project. ...
PERT is a method to analyze the involved tasks in completing a given project, especially the time needed to complete each task, and to identify the minimum time needed to complete the total project.
PERT was developed primarily to simplify the planning and scheduling of large and complex projects. ...
A network diagram can be created by hand or by using diagram software. There are two types of network diagrams, activity on arrow (AOA) and activity on node (AON). Activity on node diagrams are generally easier to create and interpret." [Program Evaluation and Review Technique. Wikipedia]
The PERT chart is one of the Seven Management and Planning Tools (7 MP tools, Seven New Quality Tools).
The PERT chart template for the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software is included in the solution "Seven Management and Planning Tools" from the Management area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

The vector stencils library "IDEF3 process schematic symbols" contains 12 shapes: unit of behavior (UOB), links, junctions, .
Use it to design your IDEF3 process schematic diagrams.
"Process schematics tend to be the most familiar and broadly used component of the IDEF3 method. These schematics provide a visualization mechanism for processcentered descriptions of a scenario. The graphical elements that comprise process schematics include Unit of Behavior (UOB) boxes, precedence links, junctions, referents, and notes. The building blocks here are:
- Unit of Behavior (UOB) boxes.
- Links: Links are the glue that connect UOB boxes to form representations of dynamic processes.
- Simple Precedence Links: Precedence links express temporal precedence relations between instances of one UOB and those of another.
- Activation Plots: Activation plots are used to represent activations.
- Dashed Links: Dashed links carry no predefined semantics.
- Link Numbers: All links have an elaboration and unique link numbers.
Activation Semantics for Nonbranching Process Schematics.
- Junctions: Junctions in IDEF3 provide a mechanism to specify the logic of process branching.
- UOB Decompositions: Elaborations capture and structure detailed knowledge about processes.
- UOB Reference Numbering Scheme: A UOB box number is assigned to each UOB box in an IDEF3 Process Description.
- Partial Descriptions: UOB boxes are joined together by links. Because of the description capture focus of IDEF3, it is possible to conceive of UOBs without links to other parts of an IDEF3 schematic.
- Referents: Referents enhance understanding, provide additional meaning, and simplify the construction (i.e., minimize clutter) of both process schematics and object schematics." [IDEF3. Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - IDEF3 process schematic symbols" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the solution "IDEF Business Process Diagrams" from the area "Business Processes" of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

This IDEF3 symbols example was redesigned from the Wikimedia Commons file: 3-01a Symbols Used for IDEF3 Process Description Schematics.jpg.
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"Process schematics tend to be the most familiar and broadly used component of the IDEF3 method. These schematics provide a visualization mechanism for process-centered descriptions of a scenario. The graphical elements that comprise process schematics include Unit of Behavior (UOB) boxes, precedence links, junctions, referents, and notes. Referents and notes are constructs that are common across process and object schematics. Each of the graphical elements used for developing process schematics is presented below, together with discussions of how to formulate more complex statements using those graphical elements. The discussion begins with the most fundamental of these building blocks: the UOB." [IDEF3 Process Description Capture Method Report AL-TR-1995-XXXX. idef.com/ pdf/ Idef3_ fn.pdf]
The sample "Symbols used for IDEF3 process description schematics" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the solution "IDEF Business Process Diagrams" from the area "Business Processes" of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

This CH-1 decomposition diagram models the business processes "Repairing of
household devices by Service Center".
"Let this process be organized in the following way:
− Repair works are carried out at client’s place.
− Repair works are carried out upon requests. Requests are to be accepted (registered) by service center operator every day from 8-00 till 20-00 (by phone).
− Operator fills the repair order (there is a standard template of this document) on every registered request and then delivers it to service engineer.
− On the same day service engineer contacts the client by phone in order to obtain more specific information and to estimate the cost and duration of repair work.
− If service engineer hasn’t some of necessary repair parts, he(she) receives them at warehouse of service center.
− Service engineer goes to the client and repairs the broken device at the time chosen by the client." [Specification of CH-1 notation. http:/ / ch1-notation.blogspot.ru/ 2011/ 10/ ch-1-notation-for-business-process.html]
The business process flowchart example "Decomposition CH-1 diagram" was designed using ConceptDraw PRO software extended with the Cross-Functional Flowcharts solution from Business Processes area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

"Solution selling is a sales methodology. Rather than just promoting an existing product, the salesperson focuses on the customer's pain(s) and addresses the issue with his or her offerings (product and services). The resolution of the pain is what constitutes a "solution". ...
Followers of "solution-selling" generally apply a consultative sales approach to all aspects of their sales process (or during a sales cycle) including:
Prospecting;
Diagnosing customer needs;
Crafting a potential solution;
Establishing value;
Bargaining for access to decision-makers;
Positioning proof, ROI and the total solution;
Negotiating a win-win solution;
Following up to ensure customer success.
The solution selling methodology has evolved as key components of professional selling evolve. As a result, solution selling has become more broadly defined - to include dimensions of "sales process", "competitive selling", "value selling" as well as "consultative selling" or "complex selling" which set the focus on the team's aspects of the sales." [Solution selling.Wikipedia]
The PERT chart example "Sale problem solution" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the solution Seven Management and Planning Tools from the Management area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.