Resource ManagerTM for MS OfficeTM: Planning & Scheduling made easy

Built from the ground up as an add-on to the familiar Excel spreadsheet, Resource Manager is the only low-cost planning, scheduling, and tracking solution that can be immediately implemented by all operations. Combining ease-of-use for small to medium sized firms with powerful reporting and open integration for larger operations, Resource Manager enables customers to efficiently manage critical resources such as labor, materials and work centers. For the first time, end users can use Microsoft OfficeTM to assist them in managing customer orders, purchasing, delivering products and services on-time, reducing cycle times and inventory shortages, planning labor and workcenter requirements, and tracking schedules.

A User Solution, Inc. Announces Resource ManagerTM for MS OfficeTM: Planning & Scheduling made easy

South Lyon, MI: A User Solution, Inc., has announced immediate availability of Resource Manager for MS OfficeTM. Built from the ground up as an add-on to the familiar Excel spreadsheet, Resource Manager is the only low-cost planning, scheduling, and tracking solution that can be immediately implemented by all operations. Combining ease-of-use for small to medium sized firms with powerful reporting and open integration for larger operations, Resource Manager enables customers to efficiently manage critical resources such as labor, materials and work centers. For the first time, end users can use Microsoft OfficeTM to assist them in managing customer orders, purchasing, delivering products and services on-time, reducing cycle times and inventory shortages, planning labor and workcenter requirements, and tracking schedules.

Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Upgrade
Resource Managers new APS upgrade features alternate routings and detailed workcenter calendars that can be adjusted at any time. Now, inevitable labor fluctuations, workcenter downtime, and unexpected material shortages can be immediately accounted for, allowing the user to regenerate a schedule with new priorities - on demand. New real-time Resource Calendar reports include: Utilization, Backlogs, Bottlenecks, Capacity Pockets, and more. New Job Costing report allows the user to track actual costs, quantities, etc., all from one screen.

The new features have enabled users to implement initiatives that include: Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, Flow Manufacturing, Project Management, Shop Control, MRP - MRP2, SCM, JIT, and Business Process Reengineering -- all from the same platform.

New: Order Entry, Sales Report, and Data Integration Wizard

New Order Entry and Sales Reporting allow the user to easily manage and track customers orders. To facilitate seamless integration with other systems, Resource Manager offers an upgraded Data Integration Wizard (DIW) that can easily tie in with most any custom system or standard ERP and Accounting offerings, including: MAPICSTM, JD EdwardsTM, SAPTM, MacolaTM, QuickBooksTM, PeachTreeTM, and many more.

Affordable and Compatible
The basic system, which runs with MicrosoftTM ExcelTM is just $2,400 and guaranteed.
APS and DIW modules are $1,500 each. For additional information & free trial, visit www.UserSolutions.com or call toll free (800) 321-8737.