Virtual Buffer Management for R&D Project Efficiency

This research article by TAKASE Shiho and NISHIYAMA Tetsuto introduces Virtual Buffer Management (VBM) as an innovative approach to project management, particularly for R&D projects characterized by high variability and uncertainty. VBM aims to improve visibility and reduce the need for frequent plan adjustments compared to traditional Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM). The paper discusses the challenges faced in R&D project management and details the VBM mechanism to enhance buffer manag