Although PERT and CPM were originally developed independently, they are now nearly identical in terms of analysis and procedures.

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PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) and CPM (Critical Path Method) were indeed developed independently, with PERT being created by the U.S. Navy for the Polaris submarine project and CPM by DuPont for chemical plant maintenance projects. Over time, however, the methodologies have converged significantly in terms of their analytical approaches and procedures, making them nearly identical in practice today. Both are used for project management and planning, focusing on the critical path and the scheduling of project activities.

Although PERT and CPM Were Originally Developed Independently, They Are