Project Management Terminology Starting with “S” – Complete Guide - Part 2

21. Supply Chain

Definition:
Network of organizations involved in supplying goods/services.

Simple Meaning:
Material supply system.

Example:
Steel → fabrication → transport → site.

22. S-Curve

Definition:
Graph showing cumulative progress over time.

Simple Meaning:
Progress vs time curve.

Example:
Project progress report me S-curve.

23. Scope Baseline

Definition:
Approved version of scope for comparison.

Simple Meaning:
Original scope document.

Example:
Initial contract scope.

24. System Integration

Definition:
Combining different components into one working system.

Simple Meaning:
Sab parts ko jod kar system banana.

Example:
Pump + motor + piping + control panel integration.

25. Shutdown Planning

Definition:
Planning work during plant shutdown period.

Simple Meaning:
Plant band hone par kaam plan karna.

Example:
Mill shutdown me major maintenance work.

26. Stage Gate

Definition:
Review point between project phases.

Simple Meaning:
Phase complete hone par approval.

Example:
Design approval before procurement.

27. Submittal

Definition:
Documents submitted for approval (drawings, datasheets etc.).

Simple Meaning:
Approval ke liye document dena.

Example:
GA drawing submission to BSP.

28. Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

Definition:
Measure of schedule efficiency.

Simple Meaning:
Time performance ratio.

Example:
SPI = 0.9 means project behind schedule.

29. Standard

Definition:
Established technical norms or guidelines.

Simple Meaning:
Follow karne wale rules.

Example:
IS codes, ISO standards.

30. Startup

Definition:
Process of starting a system for operation.

Simple Meaning:
System ko start karna.

Example:
Descaling pump startup after commissioning.

31. Sustainability

Definition:
Practices that ensure long-term environmental and operational efficiency.

Simple Meaning:
Long term safe aur efficient system.

Example:
Water recycling in descaling system.

32. Scope Change Request

Definition:
Formal request to modify project scope.

Simple Meaning:
Extra kaam ke liye official request.

Example:
Additional pipeline installation approval request.

33. Site Logistics

Definition:
Planning of material movement, storage, and handling at site.

Simple Meaning:
Site par material ka arrangement.

Example:
Heavy pump unloading & storage planning.

34. Spare Parts Management

Definition:
Planning and control of spare parts inventory.

Simple Meaning:
Spare parts ka stock control.

Example:
Standby seals, bearings for pump.

35. Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Definition:
Agreement defining service performance standards.

Simple Meaning:
Service ka performance agreement.

Example:
Vendor must respond within 24 hours for breakdown.

36. Scope Verification

Definition:
Formal acceptance of completed deliverables.

Simple Meaning:
Client se approval lena.

Example:
Completed pump system accepted by BSP.

37. Standard Costing

Definition:
Predetermined cost for materials, labor, and equipment.

Simple Meaning:
Fixed cost estimate.

Example:
Per meter piping cost predefined.

38. System Testing

Definition:
Testing of entire integrated system.

Simple Meaning:
Full system check.

Example:
Complete descaling system pressure testing.

39. Scheduling Software

Definition:
Tools used for project scheduling.

Simple Meaning:
Planning software.

Example:
Primavera P6, MS Project.

40. Success Criteria

Definition:
Conditions that define project success.

Simple Meaning:
Project successful kab mana jayega.

Example:
On-time completion + within budget + zero defect.

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