CMR Publishing Inc. uses "environmentally correct" package to ship new version of DailyLog, a schedule-driven project management program designed by a team of expert tracking and delay review managers.

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 1995--CMR Publishing Inc. is shipping DailyLog version 2.0, a project monitoring program which now includes internal Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling computations.

But it's the package that may get more attention because it's also a useful tool -- an oversize aluminum clip-board case.

"We want to reinforce our product strategy of usability by making the package useful as well as the software," explained Kenji P. Hoshino, general manager of CMR Publishing Inc. "Users will immediately see an obvious use for the clipboard, and we hope, the software, too! Seriously, DailyLog is an obvious solution to an indelible project management challenge -- how to actually use a schedule to make progress."

DailyLog was designed by a team of experts in project delay mitigation led by Kenji P. Hoshino to provide a software tool that can push a schedule forward and quickly resolve disputes if projects run into delays -- as they usually do. "One of the original reasons we developed this product was to make project tracking and progress posting more efficient. Because I've seen so many disputes that could be streamlined or avoided altogether with an accurate as-built schedule, I wanted to provide all project managers with that capability in DailyLog," explained Hoshino.

In a beta review, James C. Lawson, "The Construction Specifier," March 1995, wrote, "One of DailyLog's most impressive features is a schedule-driven checklist." DailyLog also logs completion progress, accepts activity information including resource usage, and prints a variety of progress reports and inspection checklist forms. DailyLog was first targeted to the engineering and construction market but is now marketed to all project managers as a stand-alone project management program.

But, DailyLog works best as a front-end, interactive partner with programs such as Microsoft Project, Primavera Project Planner, SureTrak, and Project Scheduler6. Managers can print DailyLog checklists of scheduled work which can be used by employees to prompt and track detailed activities required to keep a project on schedule. At the end of the day, checklists can be quickly transferred into a master schedule. Because DBF files are compatible with so many other programs, data is easily shared.

Kenji P. Hoshino has been a resource to project managers for over 13 years in project performance analysis and litigation. "The biggest stumbling block to successful project management is the link between the `doers' and the `planners.' DailyLog provides that missing link," he said, "because it prompts daily activities and rolls up progress to a master schedule, thus creating a team environment for all parties involved."

Other new features include: report previewing, auto and manual schedule calculations, cost account and resource activity reports, a separate milestone screen, predecessor and successor windows, calculated finish date and finish date variance, plus version speed enhancement.

DailyLog 2.0 costs $695. The upgrade price is $149. DailyLog requires an IBM PC or compatible with DOS 3.0 or higher or Windows 3.1, 1 MG of RAM, and a VGA monitor.

CMR Publishing Inc.'s strategy, to develop software which enhances and improves project management performance, has successfully produced DailyLog, Update Pro, Autonet. Dealer inquiries welcome. For more information contact CMR at 800/551-DLOG (3564). -0-

Note to Editors: Product Photos and screen shots available in color or black and white. CMR Publishing Inc. is a service company specializing in analysis of construction litigation as well as development of software for project management. DailyLog and the DailyLog logo are registered trademarks of Kenji P. Hoshino. All other brands and products are trademarks of their respective holders.

CONTACT: CMR Publishing Inc.

Kenji Hoshino, 800/551-3564

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C.J. Puffer, 707/837-8950