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WBS viewpoints

ansar_shaikh2
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Hi PS gurus!

Can anyone explain me in details about WBS various viepoints with some examples:

You can structure the WBS from various viewpoints:

By phase (logic or process oriented)

By function (function-oriented)

By object (object-oriented)

Regards,

ANSAR

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ansar_shaikh2
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thanx

nitin_patoliya
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Phase Based structuring

like as engineering, procurement, assembly. this type of structuring well suited for time scheduling and step by step execution of project.

Funcation based structuring

This structuing method may comprise WBs for individual assemblies of say elevator, such as motor, shaft, cabin parts, if you are using the project stock than those WBS eanbales you to keep separate stocks for your diff. assemblies.

By object (object-oriented)

Individual structure can contain single WBS for SD, Purchasing & production. they can be separeated by responsible cost centers. in reporting thsi type of structuring allows direct evaluation of cost portions to diff. org units.

I think,we should pay attention based on which aspects we would like to see our reports while structuring.

Regards

Nitin

virendra_pal
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Take an example

Project definition: Construct a Gas Pipeline

Level 1 WBS: Construct a Gas Pipeline

Option1 - based on function

L2 Electrical

L3 HT

L3 LT

L2 Mechanical

L3 Static

L3 Rotary

L2 Civil

L3 Clearing Grading

L3 Backfill

Option 2 - based on phases

L2 Phase 1

L3 Clearing Grading

L3 Pipe Coating

L2 Phase 2

L3 Trenching

L3 Pipe Laying

L2 Phase 3

L3 Backfilling

L3 Restoration

Option 3 - object wise say project manager

L2 project manager Jack

L3 Pipe Laying

L3 Pipe Coating

L2 Project Manager Jill

L3 Clearing & Grading

L3 Backfill

L2 Project Manager John

L3 Trenching

L3 Restoration

As you can see the same project can be represented in different ways depending on the requirement. This requirement is usually finane driven as they dictate the requirements for the costing buckets (= WBS) that need to be set up