Compare Improsys Show My Tasks и RationalPlan

Benefits:

Enabled efficient workload and that key milestones were met. Can be used for small to large projects. Helped to keep me organised so that i could p... Read more

Enabled efficient workload and that key milestones were met. Can be used for small to large projects. Helped to keep me organised so that i could plan and managed tasks throughout the project and allocate responsibilities and actions to individuals and teams and track their progress.

Drawbacks:

Whilst its user friendly it did take a little time to learn the software in order to enjoy all the benfits.

Summary:

Benefits:

It is web-based and has better compatibility among different OS, it has similarbut better features than MS Project which include task and Gantt Cha... Read more

It is web-based and has better compatibility among different OS, it has similarbut better features than MS Project which include task and Gantt Chart features that the executives work with want to see. It integrates with Outlook, so tasks can be emailed to responsible staff. The export to PDF is great for sharing a snapshot of all the tasks in the entire project along with the Gantt Chart.

Drawbacks:

while exporting to Excel,it loses the formatting. There's no way to set up emails on tasks that are late. The main way to track tasks is by manuall... Read more

while exporting to Excel,it loses the formatting. There's no way to set up emails on tasks that are late. The main way to track tasks is by manually entering the percentage of work completed.

Summary:

I am using Rational Plan as a MS Project substitute and have greatly benefitted by all its features. It helped me manage the tasks better.

Benefits:

Ease of use

Drawbacks:

The ability to lose information when closing down

Summary:

Rational plan has helped to transform the way that we run our manufacturing operation. Our facility has a real mix of make to order and long term f... Read more

Rational plan has helped to transform the way that we run our manufacturing operation. Our facility has a real mix of make to order and long term forecast demands being placed on equipment. There are several additional and variable constraints that make capacity planning software consistently fail. To overcome any lack of visibility from failing to plan we have found no greater tool than the simple flexibility, and ease of use that comes with Rational Plan.

Benefits:

1. Inexpensive 2. Relatively easy to learn 3. Good customer support

Drawbacks:

1. cannot enter raw data; has no way of accumulating time in a given cost code 2. some of the options are confusing (e.g. "always keep assignment ... Read more

1. cannot enter raw data; has no way of accumulating time in a given cost code 2. some of the options are confusing (e.g. "always keep assignment units as set" and "try to keep the work when changing resources"...what do these mean???

Summary:

We have not gotten to the point yet where we are utilizing the resource management tools, but given that we are typically managing 3 - 4 projects a... Read more

We have not gotten to the point yet where we are utilizing the resource management tools, but given that we are typically managing 3 - 4 projects at any given time this is definitely the goal. What would be most beneficial at this time is to have some way of entering and accumulating data. Currently I have to set-up project spreadsheets with all of my cost codes down the left margin and dates across the top so that I can enter time sheets and accumulate hours for each job cost code for all projects. With the accumulated sub-totals I can then update my Gantt charts on Rational plan from time to time. It would be great if I could enter this time sheet data directly into Rational Plan instead of having to create and update these summarizing spread sheets.

Benefits:

It is a native Mac program that imports and exports MS Project files efficiently.

Drawbacks:

I have had some issues over the years with specific bugs. But to their credit, RationalPlan has always been quick to respond with a resolution to ... Read more

I have had some issues over the years with specific bugs. But to their credit, RationalPlan has always been quick to respond with a resolution to the issues. I still seem to have some issues with the printing format and how it handles logos.

Summary:

I work with a lot of different customers and am constantly importing and exporting project plans (converting from MS Project). RationalPlan allows... Read more

I work with a lot of different customers and am constantly importing and exporting project plans (converting from MS Project). RationalPlan allows me to effectively and efficiently work with the plans in this mixed environment. I find it an essential tool for my business.