TOM Systems - The TOM Homebuilder System

TOM WebLink

We have a new product called TOM Web Link, which is designed to use the web as a mechanism to electronically distribute, view and approve Purchase Orders. Initially, both vendors and superintendents will be able to view PO’s via the web. In addition, superintendents will be able to appro ...

"Permanent" Data Storage

Over the last few years CDs, and more recently DVDs, have become a popular way to back up computer information. Most people think of these as a safe and permanent method of archiving. They are much more reliable than tape systems have been. They aren’t susceptible to magnetic fiel ...

Production Scheduling

The Production Scheduling module provides a tool for tracking progress
on jobs, highlighting production problems, printing work schedules and
measuring staff productivity. There are many elements of standard
scheduling techniques, as well as features specifically designed for the
residential builder. You can use the system to produce subcontract and
supplier work delivery schedules and utilize the management by exception
reporting to locate problem areas in your construction process.

A file of standard schedules permits automatic creation of schedules for
new jobs. Multiple types of schedules can be maintained (for example, land
development schedules, construction schedules, and non-construction
activities schedules). The module permits both daily and weekly scheduling
and automatically adjusts schedules for holidays that you specify.

The following items summarize some of the important aspects of the
existing capabilities of the Production Scheduling module.

Features

Schedule generation & rebuilding based on CPM (Critical Path Methodology)
Integrated variance tracking to provide detail on schedule slippage or gain
Reusable standard schedules to automate the creation of similar schedules
Efficiency tracked for supervisors, suppliers, and subcontractors
Flexible working days calendar; customized for specific projects, lots, and vendors

Vendor loading restrictions and preview of potential problems

Management Reports and Inquiries

Project Schedule Status Report
Variance Analysis by Supervisor
Variance Analysis by Activity
Work/Delivery Schedule Calendar
Supervisor Productivity Report
Resource/Supervisor Loading Report
Lot Schedule Status Report

Variance Analysis by Resource
Activity Status Report
Variance Analysis by Variance Code
Variance Analysis by Project
Project Completion Status Report
Resource Productivity Report