Aikatauluarvio

Aikatauluarvio, or schedule evaluation, is a systematic review of a proposed timetable or project schedule to determine its feasibility, efficiency, and resilience. It is used across fields such as construction, manufacturing, software development, transportation planning, and educational timetabling to identify bottlenecks, unrealistic durations, resource shortages, or risks that could threaten timely completion or smooth operations.

The process typically involves gathering data on activities, durations, dependencies, and resources; building or updating a schedule model (for example, a network diagram or Gantt chart); and applying analytical methods to test the schedule under normal and uncertain conditions. Methods commonly used include the critical path method (CPM), program evaluation and review technique (PERT), Monte Carlo simulations, resource leveling, and schedule risk analysis. Scenario analysis and sensitivity testing help reveal which assumptions most affect outcomes.

Outputs from a aikatauluarvio include a revised schedule, recommended buffers or contingency plans, alternative sequencing or scope adjustments, and a risk register. Key evaluation criteria are the likelihood of meeting milestones, total project duration, stability of the critical path, and efficient use of resources. The results support decision-making, budgeting, procurement, and scheduling governance, and are typically documented for stakeholders.

In professional practice, aikatauluarvio aligns with project management standards such as PMBOK and PRINCE2, emphasizing transparency, traceability, and ongoing monitoring to manage schedule performance and risk throughout the project lifecycle.