Level of Effort Activities

Written on April 9, 2013. By CPM Solutions

What is a “Level of Effort” activity? How can you use it in your projects? All is revealed in this 7 minute tutorial. Learn how to create activities that dynamically […]

Posted in Activity Types, Primavera, Video Tutorials

Using Fill Down to Copy Activity Data in Primavera P6

Written on April 9, 2013. By CPM Solutions

In this tutorial we discuss how to copy data across P6 activities using the Fill Down feature.

Posted in Primavera, Video Tutorials

Linking Projects Together

Written on April 9, 2013. By CPM Solutions

Ever want to have multiple smaller projects work together as one? Ever have the need for interdependencies between projects? Ever need projects to be linked with relationships? Fear not. We’ll […]

Posted in Primavera, Video Tutorials

Best Practices: Creating a WBS for Success

Written on March 4, 2013. By CPM Solutions

Projects can be overwhelming; no matter their size, the task of completing a project is daunting. That is why a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) can be used to break down […]

Posted in Primavera, Work Breakdown Structure

CPM Partners with STO Navigator™

Written on March 4, 2013. By CPM Solutions

P6 Consulting is pleased to announce our partnership with STO Navigator™ inc., Canada®. STO Navigator™ Inc. Canada is an international business that specializes in Process Availability [uptime] through effective Shutdowns […]

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RECAP: Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM R8.2 Implementation Boot Camp

Written on March 4, 2013. By Tracy Mah

In September, I had the opportunity to attend one of Oracle’s Boot Camps for Primavera P6 Web Access Implementation in Denver, CO. The Oracle University Training Center was quite impressive […]

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Oracle News: Oracle Buys Instantis

Written on March 4, 2013. By CPM Solutions

Big News: Oracle has purchased Instantis, “a leading provider of cloud-based and on-premise project portfolio management (PPM) solutions.” Check out the full article.

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The Mystery of Productivity Factors (STO Navigator)

Written on March 4, 2013. By CPM Solutions

Despite the progress in technology and the development of scheduling algorithms—essentially around scheduling software, such as MS Project® and Primavera™ P6—Productivity Factor calculations remains a mystery; as does Leveling: What […]

Posted in Free Resources, STO Navigator

Using a Constraint in Primavera to Use Up Free Float

Written on September 28, 2012. By Tracy Mah

There are times in your schedule when you need to use a constraint to delay an activity to start as late as possible without affecting any activities after it. For […]

Posted in Primavera, Scheduling, Web Access