Research & News
PRESS RELEASE # 5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RMS Focuses on Unique Solutions for Managing Scarce Resources
Los Angeles, CA., PRWEB (Resource Management Solutions) November 30,
2009 –There is little question that organizations are facing an increasingly
challenging competitive environment and economy. As a result, they are trying
to use their internal resources more and more effectively. In response to this, Resource Management
Solutions (RMS) has focused on collaborating with its clients, jointly developing solutions to
managing human capital that are well suited to both today and the future.
Currently in its ninth year of operation, RMS boldly steps
forward, with an eye on both the present and the future. With a CFO/Controller
background himself, Rod Sherr, a CPA, President and CEO of RMS, and his team
now leverage their historical specialization in time and attendance system
implementation by broadening their horizons to provide comprehensive business
solutions including such things as, process improvement, resource management,
and advisory consulting services.
“The time has come for Business Innovation and Workforce
Management Technology to merge.
Companies want and need answers now, not 10 days after month-end
close”. The technology is currently
available Sherr says. In fact, companies
in industries such as Healthcare and Manufacturing gain the most benefit from
the current Workforce Management Technology (WMT).
These types of companies can lose hundreds of thousands of dollars
each year if they don’t understand exactly how to control their labor
costs. Sherr recalls his 17 plus years
in industry trying to focus on labor cost reduction. He says it was very hard to do and very labor
intensive. Although Time and Attendance
software was developed in the 70’s, it was initially used only to capture time
and share this data with the Human Resource and Payroll Systems. It has only been about the last three years
that WMT system companies started designing their software and modules to truly
help provide timely data for management to base critical decision on. In fact today’s technology allows a company
to run real data scenarios helping a company to select the most cost effective
teams when additional hours are required in a week. This technology allows an organization to
tweak the line-up until the most cost effective employees are identified thus
reducing overtime. This alone can save
an organization a lot of money each week/month/year.
Sherr has focused on the concept of helping their clients understand
the power and ability of truly managing their workforce by utilizing today’s
technology.
For each client, RMS uniquely constructs process improvement and technology solutions, problem
solving, and implementation expertise, to better manage and/or significantly
lower labor costs. When coupled with their exceptional project management
discipline, RMS delivers a total implementation solution which involves the
proper training of management not just the end-users.
RMS also focuses on Software Application Utilization. On an
average most companies only utilize the ability of their software packages
somewhere between 60% - 65%. This leaves
out critical functionality Sherr says.
This is why RMS works with their clients to raise this utilization
percentage. Sherr invites you to call
RMS for a free consultation which will allow you to explore options on how your
company can save on labor costs.
PRESS RELEASE # 4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RMS Warns; Be in the Driver Seat When
Deciding on Your Software Solution
Los Angeles, CA., PRWEB (Resource Management Solutions) October 30,
2009 – Most companies understand they need help when looking at investing in a
software solution. The real question is
where they turn for help? If they turn
to a software sales team before they are “ready”, they could be making a very
big mistake.
“Unfortunately, I have seen this happen too often” says Rod Sherr,
CPA, President/CEO of Resource Management Solutions (RMS), A California
Corporation. “Many companies do not
understand the protocol of selecting the right software application solution
for their organization. They do spend
time on researching what might work best for them but many neglect the first
step to take before contacting the software vendors.” Sherr goes on to say that companies that give
up the driver seat to a sales team may have already lost the battle. You do need to invite the dog a pony show to
your boardroom but the timing of this must be correct. If the vendors are invited in too soon, there
may be promises made that cannot be fulfilled and your company may end up
paying for a lot of customizations to get the software to perform the way you
need it to.
Sherr recalls a very large client of his who made the wrong
decision in their software purchase prior to hiring RMS. The ground work was not completed prior to
the software vendor’s invitation and one was selected based on their very low
price. As a result, our client required
well over 150 customizations to the software to get it to perform
adequately. Our client made a very big
mistake and they still don’t have the functionality they want. Due to the numerous customizations, this
implementation took longer to complete and don’t even think about an
upgrade. This organization has decided
to live with an inferior product and will eventually have to select a new
solution. Hopefully next time they will
call us first, Sherr adds.
RMS has a solution for this madness. RMS works with their clients to discover business
objectives and requirements also called a “needs assessment”. Sherr tells his clients “you need to know
where you are before you can determine the path of where you need to go”. By determining what their client’s “current
state” looks like, they can then move forward to determine what their “future
state” needs to look like or include.
Once current state is defined and documented along with business
requirements, a company is ready to write their requirements in the form of a
request for proposal. This is then
submitted to the public and is the formal invitation for companies to give a
proposal and address each requirement that their client must have. Once the proposals are reviewed then the
client can determine which vendors to invite to the party.
Sherr also says, “the RFP process may not be required depending on
whether you are a public or private entity and also if you all vendors are
known and there are only a few out there.”
You can skip the RFP issuance and move right to the party
invitations. Sherr says to make sure you
get all of your questions answered, do not leave anything unturned. A good software salesperson will be able to
show you a live scenario of any areas you have a question about functionality. If they can’t show you an example of how
their software performs during their presentation, don’t think that it will
magically if you decide to implement their solution. Sherr urges companies to spend the time
necessary to prepare for their software selection and be ready to ask the
software vendors the tough questions. By
following these steps, a company can greatly reduce the risk of
underperformance and project risks.
Resource Management Solutions (RMS) is a professional
services consulting firm specializing in improving the processes that directly
affect the productivity and management of Human Capital. By making improvements to the processes in
these areas and with the use of today’s technology, RMS is able to show their
clients how to increase productivity and reduce labor costs thus affecting the
company’s profitability. These cost
reduction procedures RMS implements are sustainable for years to come. RMS has been serving their clients since
2000. A California-based Corporation,
RMS has a solid record of accomplishment.
It has gained the reputation of doing whatever it takes to ensure
projects are successful. RMS has helped
companies with up to 45,000 employees successfully implement ERP and Workforce
Management Technology solutions in a timely cost effective manner. Call one of our offices today and see why
people call RMS “the missing piece” to their projects. RMS looks forward to serving you soon.
PRESS RELEASE # 3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RMS Combines Process Improvement and
Appropriate Automation to Yield Organizational Performance Excellence
Los Angeles, CA., PRWEB (Resource Management Solutions) September 30,
2009 – Performance excellence. Every organization wants it, yet few get it.
This perplexing situation has vexed many managers and leaders over the years
and Resource Management Solutions (RMS) has developed
methods that aid organizations in achieving it.
Relying on decades of accumulated experience of its consultants,
RMS knows that automating is not the key to achieving performance excellence.
While aiding organizations as they implement Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
or Workforce Management Technology (WMT) systems has been RMS’s mainstay for
many years, they recently embarked on a “vertical integration” to assure that
their clients receive the maximum value from their technology investment.
Specifically, they have added a significant amount of expertise in the area of
business process management.
When added to the “front” of systems implementation projects,
business process management fits perfectly into the company’s desire to plan
for optimal impact. In this regard, a RMS client can expect
that their implementation team will have at least one consultant who is well
versed in process improvement and redesign. In doing this, the project team
will have the wherewithal to improve the performance of the client’s
process(es) and then proceed to implementing the enabling automation.
This up-front focus on process improvement assures that the
client’s processes are at optimal performance and that they drive the design
and implementation of the technology. This maximizes the client’s investment
while minimizing the risk that the technology will dictate the client’s
operations.
Resource Management Solutions (RMS) is a management
consulting firm serving diverse clients since 2000. A California-based
Corporation, RMS is also a certified small business. RMS has a solid record of
accomplishment. It has gained the reputation for doing whatever it takes to
make sure projects are successful, helping organizations with up to 45,000
employees by successfully implementing human capital management solutions in a
timely cost effective manner.
PRESS RELEASE # 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RMS Helps Manage Human Capital to
Improve Organizational Performance
Los Angeles, CA., PRWEB (Resource Management Solutions) August 31,
2009 – Historically Time and Attendance applications have been primarily used as
a data collection tool for human resources and payroll. That however has
changed drastically over the past several years and companies are now realizing
the power behind this technology called Workforce Management Technology
(WMT). If mastered, companies will reap
the benefits many so desperately need especially during our current economic crisis.
Rod Sherr, a CPA and the President & CEO of Resource
Management Solutions (RMS), a California based
Corporation, says that if companies would realize the power behind this
technology, they could change their entire organizations performance. Besides Time and Attendance, there are
powerful Scheduling tools that can revolutionize the way a company utilizes
their workforce. This is huge when it
comes to managing the largest expense line item on most company’s income
statement Sherr says. If fact this was a
driving factor of why Sherr started RMS in 2000. Sherr goes on to say that it is hard to
understand why the largest expenditure and investment a company makes has
historically been the least well managed.
We are making a difference with our clients by making sure first that
they possess this technology and secondly that they utilize it to its fullest
potential.
But it doesn’t stop there.
Sherr says its one thing to possess the technology and it’s another to
possess the understanding to utilize it.
Training is key to a successful utilization of WMT and most companies
are lacking in this area. Sherr believes
that someday, companies will hire their own WMT specialist, but for now
training of key management personnel will get the job done.
Resource Management Solutions (RMS) is a professional services consulting firm specializing in improving the processes that directly affect the productivity and management of Human Capital. By making improvements to the processes in these areas and with the use of today’s technology, RMS is able to show their clients how to increase productivity and reduce labor costs thus affecting the company’s profitability. These cost reduction procedures RMS implements are sustainable for years to come. RMS has been serving their clients since 2000. A California-based Corporation, RMS has a solid record of accomplishment. It has gained the reputation of doing whatever it takes to ensure projects are successful. RMS has helped companies with up to 45,000 employees successfully implement ERP and Workforce Management Technology solutions in a timely cost effective manner. Call one of our offices today and see why people call RMS “the missing piece” to their projects. RMS looks forward to serving you soon.
PRESS RELEASE # 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RMS Begins the Process of Congregating
the Best of the Best Under One Umbrella
Los Angeles, CA., PRWEB (Resource Management Solutions) July 31,
2009 – Resource Management Solutions (RMS) successfully
advocates and implements various technology software applications with the
highest degree of quality and success.
According to their President and CEO, Rod Sherr, the reason for their
success is due to the quality of their people.
Mr. Sherr goes on to say that over the eight plus years they have been
in business, nearly one third (1/3) of their client implementations have been
“rescue” projects. Mr. Sherr defines
rescue as a project that is well on its way to failure. “Projects should not have this high of a
failure rate, this happens way too often”.
RMS is living up to their tagline; “The Missing Piece”. Since inception, RMS has never had a failed
project. They believe their project
management and implementation strategy is the missing piece to a project’s
success.
Mr. Sherr goes on to describe what this missing piece is. He says “the way to succeed with a large
implementation project is twofold.
First, and most importantly, you need to know the people (not just the
company) you invite to your business who are going to implement your
solution. I have seen top companies
sub-contract out to other smaller companies work that the client assumed the
large company was going to do but since they lacked the manpower to provide
their own people and did not want to lose the project, they simply hired a
third party to fulfill their contract.
Many times this goes undisclosed to the client”. In one particular case where this happened,
the project was a total failure and had to be scrapped. The company had to select new implementation
consultants and the project had to start over from square one. The second reason Sherr says that most
projects fail is because they fail to plan (enough). Mr. Sherr describes an implementation
timeline using a yardstick. Most projects
that fail, rush into the implementation phase of a project and planning is
shortened. You might say that one foot
of the yardstick represents the planning phase of these projects and two feet
the implementation phase. RMS’s projects use an
opposite approach they will spend up to 2/3 of their time on the planning phase
where they will work out most of the gaps before moving on to the
implementation phase. This helps the
implementation phase go much smoother and with fewer surprises.
RMS has taken this “missing piece” of project success and has
created an organization where an elite group of proven project professionals
from around the country are coming together under one umbrella to form “RMS
ELITE”. The sole purpose of this
organization is to put a stop to project failures. All members of RMS ELITE must apply and be
accepted by the organization.
Professionals are not accepted to our organization unless they have
proven themselves in the real world.
Extensive interviews, reference checking and background testing are
conducted on each candidate prior to them being accepted into this
organization. Mr. Sherr says that by
forming this elite group of professionals, companies will now be able to rest
assured that that their huge investment in software technology and implementation
services will be money well spent and the risk of project failure is
dramatically reduced.
RMS is a partner that companies want to join forces with to ensure
their implementation projects are done right the first time. RMS has taken the work out of searching and
pulling together the best implementation teams for their client’s
projects.
