Alternative Hierarchy Register

Modified on Thu, 10 Apr at 10:34 AM

Alternative Hierarchy Register 

An Alternative Hierarchy is a type of Register that enables a client to create alternative project hierarchies which when linked to schedule tasks enable the pivoting of task data from the original project schedule structure into the AH Register defined multi-level structures. 

Example: MIL-STD-881F Appendix F 

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Level 1: Entire system and/or program 

Level 2: Major Elements 

Level 3: Subsystems 

Level 4: Sub-elements of the Subsystems 

Level 5: Lower-level elements 

Text BoxThe management and reporting on the Aircraft System Alternative Hierarchy would leverage the relationship of Level 5 (lower-level elements) to Schedule Tasks to map and roll-up data into the customer’s work breakdown structure (WBS). 

 

The following are a few examples of Alternative Hierarchy type registers that might be employed in Cora. 

 

Contract Alternative Hierarchy register could be used to link tasks to Contract Lines for visibility and reporting of Cora Project/Program data from a Contract perspective. 

 

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2:https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/cms/sites/default/files/resources/2023-04/DoD%20Line%20Item%20Guide%20April%202023.pdf 

 

An SAP WBS Element / Network Activities Alterative Hierarchy register could be used for visibility, interfacing, and reporting of Cora Project/Program data to ERP project structures. 

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3: https://community.sap.com/legacyfs/online/storage/blog_attachments/2021/10/GanttOverview.jpg 

 

Or an Alternative Hierarchy type register could be created for managing a Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS) and its linkage to a WBS Schedule to create a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) 

The Responsibility Assignment Matrix 

4: https://tensix.com/what-is-the-responsibility-assignment-matrix/ 

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