Design network

Design network is a tree diagram depicting the events that occur either in parallel or sequentially when designing. Usually shown with the total time needed to complete the event, along with earliest start and subsequent stop dates, a design network is used to manage a particularly complex design effort.

Definition

According to Juran's Quality Handbook by Defeo (7th edition),

Design network. A tree diagram depicting the events that occur either in parallel or sequentially when designing. Usually shown with the total time needed to complete the event, along with earliest start and subsequent stop dates, a design network is used to manage a particularly complex design effort.