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Plex, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, is the leader in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, empowering the world’s manufacturers to make awesome products. Our platform gives manufacturers the ability to connect, automate, track and analyze every aspect of their business to drive transformation. The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform includes solutions for manufacturing execution (MES), ERP, quality, supply chain planning and management, Industrial IoT and analytics to connect people, systems, machines, and supply chains, enabling them to lead with precision, efficiency and agility.
Seeing Through the Sales Pitch: 10 Questions to Ask ERP Vendors
Shopping for any big-ticket item is never easy, whether in your personal or professional life. But there’s a big difference between buying the wrong oven for your house vs. buying the wrong ERP for your company. One will burn your dinner, while the other will burn quality, customer relationships, and the bottom line....
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The People Behind the Platform: Diana Robbins, Customer Communications and Programs Manager
You might love the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform, but do you know the people who make it possible? Talented Plexians have been working hard behind the scenes for decades. They’re what make this company great, but few get the chance to step into the spotlight they deserve – until now. This month, say hello to Customer Communications & Programs Manager Diana Robbins. Tell us about your…
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The Benefits of Constrained Capacity Production Leveling
Plex DemandCaster's new Constrained Capacity Production Leveling ties production to capacity for smoother production processes. Learn more here. ...
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Utilizing Automation in Manufacturing Processes: The Future Is Here
Driven by the rapid growth of technology, automation in manufacturing processes has significantly evolved over the years. Where traditional manufacturing was once utterly manual, more and more manual functions were reinvented with automated production. This included innovation in conveyance, limit switches, and eventually programmable logic controllers....
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Supply Chain Management Skills for Today’s New Normal
With advancing technology intersecting with unprecedented disruption, supply chain professionals should improve their skills to meet new challenges. ...
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The People Behind the Platform: Drew Flint, Distinguished Engineer
You might love the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform, but do you know the people who make it possible? Talented Plexians have been working hard behind the scenes for decades. They’re what make this company great, but few get the chance to step into the spotlight they deserve – until now. This month, say hello to Distinguished Engineer Drew Flint. Tell us about your role at Plex....
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Understanding the Impact of the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Calculation
So, you’ve decided to embark on an overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) project to increase equipment effectiveness and develop process improvements that maximize efficiencies. You’ve got your spreadsheets and clipboards ready (you don’t really need those, but more on that later). You’re ready to go. Now what?...
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Inventory Management Tips for Small Businesses
Read our inventory management tips for small businesses. Plex software can improve accuracy and drive value without tying up cash. ...
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Monitoring, Tracing, and Tracking Manufacturing Processes: What’s the Difference?
The rise of cloud-based software and advanced analytics has helped manufacturers drill further into Lean and Six Sigma methodologies that improve efficiency and lower costs....
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The Basics of Supply Chain Management Applications
Web-based Supply Chain Management applications make demand planning more accurate. With better forecasting, companies hit their deliveries with confidence. ...
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