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Project Management & Agile · Advanced

Feeding Buffer

In critical chain scheduling, a buffer placed where a non-critical chain feeds into the critical chain.

Definition

It prevents delays on feeding paths from delaying the critical chain.

Example

A 4-day feeding buffer before the documentation path joins final testing.

Exam tip

Located at convergence points between non-critical and critical chains.

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