The added feature here is that formulas for calculating totals and percent changes are already included in the spreadsheet. In addition, the spreadsheet can be used to enter final projections directly into the system through a special B-MARS Inload facility. Distribute projection permissions to other individuals in your area for back-up purposes. Access can be revoked or changed as individuals leave or are assigned to other duties. Although B-MARS allows multiple users to update the same centers, the system is not designed for simultaneous update.
Simultaneous update occurs when more than one user updates a center's projections at the same time.
In this case, B-MARS will make a random choice and save only one user's updated projections. Any other user's projection changes will be lost. For this reason, it is imperative that multiple users coordinate their update schedules so that only one user is updating projections at a time. With a minimum of effort the problem of simultaneous update can be easily avoided. B-MARS makes it easy to navigate through this structure.