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Corporate Plex Systems 1731 Harmon Road Auburn Hills, MI  48326 USA Main: 248-391-8001 Fax: 248-393-1799 http://www.plex.com

The company's flagship product, Web-hosted Plex Online, connects and manages the total manufacturing process. Plex Online is the first true on-demand manufacturing performance system - delivering real-time interface for a finer degree of control. With the ability to manage a single facility or an entire enterprise, Plex Online allows manufacturers to know anything about the operation, anywhere, at anytime. Plex Online is a powerful and flexible platform for supporting lean manufacturing principles within manufacturing organizations. Over 350 functional modules available using a simple Web browser. Plex Online includes shop floor control, traceability, quality management, EDI, accounting and many other capabilities configured as a fully integrated system or as a point solution.

Key Features

• Quality Management
• Engineering and design
• EDI and orders
• Accounting
• Materials and inventory purchasing
• Receiving, and tracking
• Shop floor production and control
• Process inspection
• Production tracking
• Packaging and shipping
• Plex Online is on demand, or "always on"
• Plex Systems maintains a singular focus on manufacturing
• Plex Online enables lean manufacturing
• Plex Online delivers true flexibility
• Plex Online improves the complete manufacturing process

Plex Online  Resource Center

WHITE PAPERS CASE STUDIES WEBCASTS VIDEO/PODCASTS RESEARCH   A SaaS Primer What is SaaS and how does it benefit your organization? This paper gives all the answers. Real-Time Data Improves Overall Equipment Effectiveness Manufacturers improve production and profitability with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) measurements and analysis. Tying the Shop Floor to the ERP System See how manufacturers get a clear picture of shop floor activity and manufacturing status. A SaaS Primer What is SaaS and how does it benefit your organization? This paper gives all the answers. Tying the Shop Floor to the ERP System See how manufacturers get a clear picture of shop floor activity and manufacturing status. 10 Critical Questions to ask about Lean and ERP Manufacturers have the chance to improve and lean their operations with ERP Ten Warning Signs Your ERP Cant Go Lean Don't let your ERP system keep you from going lean. 10 Critical Questions to ask about Lean and ERP Manufacturers have the chance to improve and lean their operations with ERP Weber Metals: ERP System optimizes expensive raw materials & slashes Scheduling Time This best practices case study showcases how a manufacturer improves quoting, ordering and job scheduling. Plex Online Streamlines Quality for Magna Powertrain Division Magna Powertrain New Process Gear improved product and supplier quality processes with Plex Online SaaS ERP. Plastics Supplier Leans Out Operations A plastics supplier leans out their operations to cut costs, improve production, and streamline operations. Starting Up Lean: The Benefits of On-Demand ERP See how one company established lean-sigma manufacturing methods in the project-construction industry. Manufacturer Goes Lean and Linked with Real Time Information Stamping company goes lean, reduces inventory levels, improves shipping. The Effective Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing software plays a key role in building and maintaining an effective, lean supply chain. Medical Device Manufacturer Goes Lean College Park Industries Achieves Lean Production, Improves Customer Order Process Putting in Place Lean Production Enhanced Tracking and Real-time Reporting Lead to Lean Cost Savings for Supplier Lean in Automotive Manufacturing ByTec, Inc. Improves Quality Assurance, Process Control, Bar Coding, Part Traceability, Warranty Tracking Plastics Supplier Leans Out Operations A plastics supplier leans out their operations to cut costs, improve production, and streamline operations. Manufacturer Goes Lean and Linked with Real Time Information Stamping company goes lean, reduces inventory levels, improves shipping. Lean in Automotive Manufacturing ByTec, Inc. Improves Quality Assurance, Process Control, Bar Coding, Part Traceability, Warranty Tracking No webcasts available for Plex Online at this time. Please view more related resources from Plex Systems No content available. Please browse ManagingAutomation.com's Video/Podcast section, which contains videos and audiocasts that may be useful to your research. Aberdeen Axis Report: ERP in Manufacturing Analysts rank Plex Online ERP No. 1 in independent study; SaaS helps companies go lean.