August 12th, 2003
The Product Pipeline: SLIM Suite 6.0 is out!
Over the next 60 days, we will be upgrading our entire customer base.
What’s new?
SLIM-Control gets a major facelift and incorporates Earned Value AnalysisSLIM-Control gets a major facelift and incorporates Earned Value Analysis New API (application programming interface) for SLIM-Estimate and SLIM-ControlNew API (application programming interface) for SLIM-Estimate and SLIM-Control SLIM-Suite gets automated reporting with embedded variablesSLIM-Suite gets automated reporting with embedded variables An Effort based estimation wizard for SLIM-EstimateAn Effort based estimation wizard for SLIM-Estimate
Visit the QSM website for a complete list of new features.
While you’re at it, check out Larry Putnam’s latest book“Five Core Metrics” Featuring metrics success stories in an easy-to-read case study format.Click herefor details and purchasing information.
The Marketplace: Periodically we like to share success stories with our customers. Recently, a support consultant worked with a new customer on an estimate via WebEx (a collaborative web-based environment). During the 90-minute session, he helped the client identify a totally unrealistic schedule, come up with 3 practical alternatives, and generate a PowerPoint management brief. At the end, the customer commented, “You know, prior to SLIM it would have taken me 10 man-days to do what we just did in 90 minutes - and my product wouldn’t have been half as good.”That made us feel great – it lets us know our clients are getting a good return on their investment. Let us do the same for you!
Customer Education: John Bryant joins the QSM team to head up our training efforts. QSM has a longstanding relationship with John (first as a customer – later as consultant). He is wonderful at making people feel comfortable and teaching them to use SLIM tools. Our courseware has been completely revised for SLIM-Suite 6.0, so now is a great time to sign up for classes. Classes are held monthlyhere in McLean VA. We can also arrange for on-site classes. Look for advanced user classes in the fall on size estimation, building templates, automated reporting, and workbook customization.
QSM Research: We’re gearing up for the next trend line update. We currently have about 500 new projects….but we want more. To contribute completed project data, contact Kate Armel at 562 598-0397. We will share the research results with those of you who contribute.
Customer Hotline: New customers often like to validate the SLIM-Tools with their own projects. Let us walk you through the process -- call QSM for assistance.
Call QSM today for a FREE DEMO of our best in class SLIM-Suite Estimation Products800 424 6755