Gantt chart: Developing a new theme park ride Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7
Idea development Drawings of new designs Prototypes
Evaluation of prototypes Approval of best design Production begins
A Gantt chart is a useful planning tool, especially for project management. The chart makes it easy to handle a situation where different stages overlap. For example, this chart shows the evolution of a new theme park ride. The start of the process involves several designers making drawings. Then, using the drawings, prototypes of the rides are made. Simultaneously, the prototypes are evaluated by the company directors, who use various criteria to choose the best design.