Project Analysis Types
The Acumen engine analyses projects in three dimensions.
The table below summarizes each analysis type.
| Analysis Type | Summary | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ribbon Analysis | Cross-ribbon comparison |
The Ribbon Analyzer uses metric analysis by ribbon, enabling cross-ribbon comparisons to be drawn. The ribbon analyzer tells you which group of activities (Critical or Non-Critical) has missing logic. |
| Phase Analysis | Cross-phase comparison |
The Phase Analyzer uses metric analysis by phase, enabling cross-phase comparisons to be drawn. Trending can also be carried out. |
| Intersection Analysis | Specific ribbon/phase analysis | The Intersection Analyzer uses metric analysis for a specific ribbon/phase intersection, enabling pinpointing of project hot spots and problem areas. |
| Trend Analysis | Specific project snapshots | Metric analysis for multiple project snapshots across ribbons. |
After an analysis has been run, you can view results through the three main analyzer windows:
These are used to report totals and numbers of exceptions to tripwire thresholds. Use the Activity Browser to drill down further to determine individual activities causing the tripwires to trigger.