[SML] Event Scheduling Software

[Riter, Andrew]

We "use" EMBS.  Had it for years.  

We've never really totally embraced all the power.  We don't have the staff time to commit to it; we were too busy running the day to day company.

Bookings dept has invested the most time, and uses it quite well for the contacts, contracts, and calendar tools.

Formatting the massive program to the Performing Arts Facility style of usage was not easy, nor assisted well by EMBS.  

It's a massive program meant for Convention Centres and large hotels.  Not sure it is the best for a smaller venue.  Also very expensive.

Good luck.

Andrew M. Riter
Assistant Technical Director / Head Lighting Technician

604-822-2372
Andrew.riter at ubc.ca


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net] On Behalf Of
> Brian James via Stagecraft
> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 3:14 PM
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> Cc: Brian James
> Subject: Re: [SML] Event Scheduling Software
> 
> We have used EMS (not a fan at all) and EBMS. I prefer EBMS, but it is a big
> program.
> 
> Currently we use EMS for room bookings, Rental Point for inventory control
> and use propared as needed for time lines.
> 
> 
> My major issue with EMS is the lack of any noticeable and real inventory
> management. Also, the schedule option is messy. It organizes by the hour
> only, so it gets out of order if the midnight line is crossed.
> 
> Brian James
> 
> > On Jun 6, 2016, at 17:42, Alexander R. Taylor via Stagecraft
> <stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for software you use to
> schedule and keep track of events, room bookings, the like.  I've found
> several that can take care of the room booking part, but I would like
> something that I can put a more detailed schedule into, and get all the (basic)
> tech info (ex we'll have a presenter using powerpoint followed by a panel
> discussion with 4 people).  Does that exist?  Any software people like more
> than others?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Alexander
> >
> >
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