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Academia needs to shift emphasis from defining a good algorithm from one that minimizes computer time or finds the shortest completion time to determining ways to construct networks to guarantee completion of the project on the plan and methods of immunizing projects against statistical fluctuation. The recognition that in the presence of statistical fluctuation and dependent events, lateness accumulates are essential. Methods of eliminating or minimizing the effect of the accumulated lateness on project completion are needed. Strategic buffering of resources, paths, and networks in single and multiple projects must also be studied.
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