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Glossary

After Receipt of Order (ARO)

A number, usually expressed in days, weeks, or months, as a point after the official notification of the start of the project. Example: The PDR is due 90 days ARO. This technique allows the elements of a project schedule to move relative to the award or beginning of a project or program.

AID

The Agency for International Development. Also USAID or U.S. Agency for International Development. An independent federal government agency that supports low-term and equitable economic growth, and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives.

Alliance

A grouping of two or more companies for one project or program (a tactical alliance) or for all projects or programs (strategic alliance) that require a particular combination of ...