Re: Software to track projects

As David pointed out, Change Management software vendors often include 
such a product.  As per David, MKS does.  I think Softlanding does with 
their Turnover package.

An alternative might be use to use a web based package.  For some of this 
we are using Quickplace.  It is an IBM/Lotus product.  It's not a bad 
package for project management.  We even use it with a few select business 
partners for new product development.

There are also numerous Domino based packages out there.  There is a 
helluva workflow engine in the package from EtQ.  We originally purchased 
it for their numerous workflow engines for:  Document Management, 
Calibrations, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Actions, APQP, 
Nonconforming Material, etc.  Our quality control people go nuts over 
this.  Then we copied one of their databases, and made a few small 
modifications for project management.  Some of our projects go through 9 
phases:
1 - Project request
2 - Controller approval
3 - Analyst Review
4 - Estimator
5 - Quote Review
6 - Systems Analyst
7 - Project Leader
8 - Approval & Release
9 - Completed
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Rob Berendt