This project management software includes features like CPM, schedule, labor, and materials for effective project planning. It offers Schedule and Cost Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Gantt charts with varying summary levels, color-coded histograms for labor use, and earned value analysis (BCWS, BCWP, ACWP).
This Project Management Software is a powerful yet easy-to-learn tool that boasts several high level functions. It is based on the Critical Path Method (CPM) and uses both Schedule and Cost Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), making it an ideal choice for businesses and individuals alike.
One of its key features is the online and printed Gantt charts, which provide comprehensive detail on WBS summaries and varying summary levels within a chart. The software also offers a range of optional Gantt features such as start/end dates, task links, critical end, progress, activity selection and sorting. There is even a color coding system used to delineate summary vs. detail activities.
Variable display scaling is available in all views, allowing users to customize the look and feel of the software. The cloning function is an improvement over templates, with the ability to clone task groups both within and across projects. Other features include Network diagrams and other schedule reports.
In the Resource version, users can monitor labor use vs availability histogram, color coded by task, and resource data is used to produce Earned Value reports such as Budgeted Cost for Work Scheduled (BCWS), Budgeted Cost for Work Performed (BCWP), and Actual Cost for Work Performed (ACWP). Users can also export and import data from Excel-compatible files, making integrations with other systems simple.
Data entry is made easy with a variety of intuitive data entry dialogs integrated with the on-screen displays. Graphical data editing on a Gantt chart is also available. The software is intuitive and simple to use, with an extensive Web help file that includes a 'Getting Started tutorial.
The software is the result of 20 years of experience in Air Force project management, commercial consulting, and the development of a previous project management system, database applications, and the Graham Business Process Improvement system (see worksimp.com). It includes a free 25 task version, with pricing starting as low as $25 for 100 tasks, $50 for 500 tasks and so on. The higher-priced versions also include task notes and links to web pages or other files. Overall, this software is an excellent choice for businesses and individuals looking for a feature-rich, user-friendly project management solution.
One of its key features is the online and printed Gantt charts, which provide comprehensive detail on WBS summaries and varying summary levels within a chart. The software also offers a range of optional Gantt features such as start/end dates, task links, critical end, progress, activity selection and sorting. There is even a color coding system used to delineate summary vs. detail activities.
Variable display scaling is available in all views, allowing users to customize the look and feel of the software. The cloning function is an improvement over templates, with the ability to clone task groups both within and across projects. Other features include Network diagrams and other schedule reports.
In the Resource version, users can monitor labor use vs availability histogram, color coded by task, and resource data is used to produce Earned Value reports such as Budgeted Cost for Work Scheduled (BCWS), Budgeted Cost for Work Performed (BCWP), and Actual Cost for Work Performed (ACWP). Users can also export and import data from Excel-compatible files, making integrations with other systems simple.
Data entry is made easy with a variety of intuitive data entry dialogs integrated with the on-screen displays. Graphical data editing on a Gantt chart is also available. The software is intuitive and simple to use, with an extensive Web help file that includes a 'Getting Started tutorial.
The software is the result of 20 years of experience in Air Force project management, commercial consulting, and the development of a previous project management system, database applications, and the Graham Business Process Improvement system (see worksimp.com). It includes a free 25 task version, with pricing starting as low as $25 for 100 tasks, $50 for 500 tasks and so on. The higher-priced versions also include task notes and links to web pages or other files. Overall, this software is an excellent choice for businesses and individuals looking for a feature-rich, user-friendly project management solution.
What's New
Version 2.1: Task notes and links to Web or other file, Web based help, refined data entry,
Version 1.0: New Release - Project Management System using Schedule and Cost WBS, schedule, labor and resouce tracking.