February 2012

 

This case study describes how a major capital expenditure project was able to achieve a faster, risk-adjusted and still achievable schedule using a combination of schedule and risk analytics, based on the Acumen S1>S5™ schedule maturity framework built into the Fuse project analysis platform.  Through groundbreaking analytics and reporting techniques, what was originally deemed to be unachievable, a faster, less risky project that would enable an earlier go to market gas production facility, was achieved.

 

 

 

Acumen will be hosting a webinar presentation walking through this case study and demonstrating the techniques described in the white paper. 

Webinar: Achieving the Unachievable: A case study on aligning a project with stakeholder objectives

Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012

Time: 2:00 pm (CST)

 

 

We are pleased to announce that a major update to Acumen Fuse^® is coming March 1! This latest release of Fuse will include several new features, as well as a complimentary subscription to Acumen Cloud™. 

Schedule Cleanser™: The Fuse schedule cleanser has been enhanced to allow the user to remove targeted redundant logic links, constraints, or even convert lags to activities.  

 

UN/CEFACT and DCMA Compliance: Through our continued partnership with UN/CEFACT and DCMA, Fuse has been updated in accordance with the latest 2012 UN/CEFACT and DCMA 14-Point Assessment releases  

To get this update in advance, click here.

 

Calendar Forensic Analysis: Track not just which activities have undergone calendar changes, but now actually pinpoint how calendar definitions have been modified (e.g., changes to hours/day or holidays)  

 

Version 3.1 will include membership to the new Acumen Cloud™, a limitless, self-learning knowledge base of global project data designed to make smart comparisons and equip you to make the most realistic and solid project schedules. 

 

Project Benchmarks: 

 

Quickly compare your project's Fuse Index™ to the scores of similar projects to identify how well planned your project really is.

 

Project Viability: 

 

By comparing the quality of your plan to hundreds of projects in all stages of the project life-cycle, the Acumen Cloud™ provides you with a probability of success, giving you unprecedented foresight during planning. 

 

Around the Clock: 

 

Acumen Cloud™ is a live, 24/7 repository which gains predictive accuracy and becomes more robust with every click, meaning increased insight each time you use it.

 

Secure, anonymous access: 

 

Through optional opt-in, the results of your Fuse analysis are compared to other similar analysis results--all without storing or sharing your project or schedule data outside of your own Fuse workbook.

 

 

 

Sign up to be an early adopter, and be the first to try Acumen Fuse 3.1 with Acumen Cloud™. 

 

 

Get your questions answered through libraries of two-minute fast track video tutorials. Now, you can get even more from Fuse! 

 

Join the Acumen team on our global seminar series, officially kicking off on February 28.  For complete event details, or to register for a seminar in your city, visit: www.projectacumen.com/worldtour