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2. CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: It is one of the largest areas in which the network

techniques of project management have found application. These techniques are used in
the construction of buildings, roads, highways, bridges, dams and irrigation projects.

3. MANUFACTURING: The design, development and testing of new machines, installing
machines and plant layouts are a few examples of how it can be applied to the

manufacturing function of a firm. It has been used in manufacturing of ships, airplanes,

etc.
4. MAINTENANCE PLANNING: R & D has been the most extensive area where PERT

has been used for development of new products, processes and systems. It has been used in
missile development, space programmes, strategic and tactical military operations, etc.

5. INVENTORY PLANNING: Installation of production and inventory control, acquisition

of spare parts, etc. have been greatly helped by network techniques.
6. MARKETING: Networks have been used for advertising programmes, for development

and launching of new products and for planning their distribution.
7. OTHER AREAS OF APPLICATION are preparation of budget and auditing,

installation of computers and large machinery, organization of big conferences and public
works, advertising and sales promotion strategies, etc.