THE PLEX MANUFACTURING CLOUD
ERP for Discrete Manufacturers
Experience Industry-leading Quality and
Manufacturing Agility
Delivered on a Cost-effective Cloud Business Model
THE PLEX MANUFACTURING CLOUD
Discrete Manufacturing Benefits
INDUSTRY-LEADING QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE
Manufacturers are subject to ever-increasing quality, compliance and
regulatory requirements. They need a proven system that helps them meet
these guidelines with the ease and confidence of full traceability – where
quality is not an after thought. With Plex you get:
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Integral quality to pinpoint and isolate problems in real time.
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High-resolution traceability to any transaction ever entered into the system.
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Inspection-ready data in the event of an audit or a recall.
MANUFACTURING AGILITY AND SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE
If manufacturers and their suppliers are to keep up with ever-changing
demand and price pressure from competitors, the ability to optimize
production and supply chain performance is critical. Business systems must
enable a proactive approach that is responsive to change rather than reactive.
With Plex you get:
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Operational intelligence at “the manufacturing moment” for timely
decisions.
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Multiple planning methodologies to update schedules for informed
responsiveness.
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Real-time transparency and collaboration, connecting customers and
suppliers in the value chain.
COST-EFFECTIVE CLOUD BUSINESS MODEL
Cloud computing is the modern, cost-effective way for a manufacturer to grow
its business and stand out from the competition. Unfortunately, traditional, onpremise ERP systems are inflexible and expensive to maintain. With Plex you get:
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Unlimited users without licensing fees that put a strain on your budget.
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Daily updates without the software upgrades that put a strain on your IT staff.
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Industry-leading uptime and anytime anywhere connectivity for a
responsive business.
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THE PLEX MANUFACTURING CLOUD
Features Discrete Manufacturers Need
FLEXIBLE, LEAN PRODUCTION PRACTICES
Kanban scheduling, heijunka load levels, and
poka-yoke features.
INTEGRAL BARCODING AND PRINTING
Capture every transaction to enable highresolution traceability and even print customerdefined labels to streamline shipping and
receiving.
BUILT-IN QUALITY
Integral quality documentation using standard
(AIAG) practices for document authoring
including FMEAs, Control Plans, and in-process
checksheets for real-time SPC analysis.
REAL-TIME INVENTORY
Automated data collection for high-resolution,
error-proof, inventory tracking and traceability.
PLEX CUSTOMER
PLEX CUSTOMER
Avon Gear
Precision machine components & sub-assemblies
Firstronic
Lean electronics manufacturing
SUPPLIER AND CUSTOMER PORTALS
Connect the entire value chain into a single
source of business knowledge by collaborating
more effectively.
TOOL TRACKING
Complete tool management and maintenance to
keep your facility in tip-top shape.
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EDI (INCLUDED)
Conduct transactions with over 600 trading
partners without an expensive add-on.
REAL-TIME DASHBOARDS
Monitor and report on any aspect of business
from anywhere in the world.
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THE PLEX MANUFACTURING CLOUD
Features Discrete Manufacturers Need
OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS
(OEE)
OEE results for efficiency, quality, and
performance are automatically captured by
production interfaces.
SHOP FLOOR INTEGRATION
Connections to shop-floor PLCs and other
automation included.
PLANNING AND SCHEDULING
Update product schedules in real time, utilizing
multiple planning methodologies.
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Built-in support for wireless devices and
connections to shop-floor PLCs and other
automation.
PLEX CUSTOMER
PLEX CUSTOMER
Champion Plastics
Custom injection molder for functional plastics
Weber Metals
Aluminum and titanium forging supplier
CENTRALIZED PURCHASING
Streamline your purchases for the enterprise
through shared services for efficiency and
economies of scale.
EFFECTIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Manage your business with flexible,
comprehensive and auditable accounting
controls and real-time reporting.
HOURS TRACKING
Automatically track employee hours by program
or function.
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Manage and empower your employees for
productivity, control and regulatory compliance.
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THE PLEX MANUFACTURING CLOUD
Applications
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Accounting & Financials
Human Capital
Products & Programs
Planning & Scheduling
Comprehensive Accounting
Flexible and Adaptive
Unified Human Resources
Single Data Source
Material Requisition Planning
Purpose Built for Mfg.
Change Management
Adv. Planning & Scheduling
Real-time Visibility
Integrated Labor
Program Execution
Lean Production Practices
Plex Platform
Enterprise Management
Inventory Management
Enterprise Visibility
Airtight Security
Inventory Traceability
Consolidated Scalability
Flexible Administration
Real-time Tracking
Centralized Control
Enterprise Connectivity
End-to-end Accuracy
Customers & Sales
Suppliers & Purchasing
Connected Customers
Flexible and Adaptive
Automated Processes
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Production Management
Quality Management
Supply Chain Collaboration
Agile Production Control
Enhanced Quality Mgmt
Quality Control
Tool Maintenance & Mgmt
Supplier Quality
Automated Processes
Automation Connectivity
Standards Compliance
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READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT?
Contact Plex at 855.534.8012
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We were never going to be the lowest cost provider,
but by cutting assembly times from 8 weeks to 1
week we could offer a huge competitive advantage
over our off-shore competitors who were stuck
at 6 to 8-week turnaround timeframes, plus shipping
time on top!”
- John Sammut, President & CEO,
Firstronic
The Plex Manufacturing Cloud is the first and only cloud ERP built to meet the tough requirements of
today’s manufacturers. Hundreds of innovative companies, across industries including aerospace and
defense, food and beverage, and motor vehicles, rely on Plex to operate their manufacturing businesses
and generate profit from every inch of the plant floor. With insight that starts on the production line, Plex
helps manufacturing companies see and understand every aspect of their business, enabling them to lead
in an ever-changing market.