This company has announced immediate availability of Resource Manager version 2001. Designed as an add-on to the familiar Excel spreadsheet, Resource Manager 2001 is the only low-cost planning and scheduling solution that can be immediately implemented by all operations. Combining ease-of-use for small to medium sized firms with powerful reporting and open integration for larger operations, Resource Manager 2001 allows crucial resources such as materials and work centers to be effectively managed in near real-time.