Project Evaluation for Digitalization of Manufacturing Process Using Combination of PERT and CPM Approach in Snell X Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning Company

Digital transformation has the potential to drive economic growth by enhancing productivity, efficiency, and innovation. Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (CERP) is one of the digital mediums that can support Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). By integrating all resources and information into a single platform, CERP systems can provide SME owners with a comprehensive overview of their entire business processes and enable more informed decision- making. However, a lack of careful planning before starting the CERP implementation project can lead to delays. The implementation of the CERP project by Snell X was scheduled to be completed by August 2021 but did not meet the target. Technical challenges, such as integration with existing systems, configuration errors, or system performance issues, can result in suboptimal digitalization of business processes. By combining the Critical Path Method (CPM) and the Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) for scheduling and project evaluation, companies can plan and implement CERP more effectively, efficiently, and timely. The results of using CPM and PERT in this case revealed that the duration of the digitalization project for SME manufacturing processes with CPM was 29 days, compared to the previous existing project that took 39 days. CPM helps identify critical paths that allow the company to focus on crucial tasks to determine project completion time efficiently. Meanwhile, PERT provides more accurate time estimates and various project scenarios, assisting management in planning and dealing with uncertainties that may arise during project implementation. The combination of both methods helps SME save time and resources, improve productivity, and achieve project goals more effectively.