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Plexus Online by Plexus Systems :: Last updated on January 18, 2008

The company's flagship product, web-hosted Plexus Online, connects and manages the total manufacturing process. Plexus 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, Plexus Online allows manufacturers to know anything about the operation, anywhere, at anytime. Plexus 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. Plexus 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.

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WHITE PAPERS CASE STUDIES WEBCASTS VIDEO/PODCASTS RESEARCH   10 Critical Questions to Ask a Manufacturing ERP Vendor Must-Have Features and Functions, Architectural Issues, and Fit for Your Business Model A Balanced Product Lifecycle Management System Is Essential to Profitable Growth "What are we going to do now to recover? My head hurts!" Has this ever happened to you or someone you know? Unfortunately, this happens to many manufacturers far too often ERP Traceability Functions: Going Beyond the Hype How Manufacturing Software Enables Companies to Improve Quality Operations and Control Warranty Costs Real-Time Data Improves Overall Equipment Effectiveness Manufacturers improve production and profitability with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) measurements and analysis. The Effective Supply Chain An overview of techniques and best practices for the manufacturing supply chain to meet quality mandates, cost reductions, and delivery improvements. EaglePicher Achieves Lean Manufacturing and Growth With Plexus Online Setting its sights on lean, demand driven manufacturing, EaglePicher management turned to Plexus Systems Automotive Supplier optimizes inventory and secures ISO Certification TOMASCO had a patchwork system of 14 different business process software programs running on four different platforms, creating numerous challenges (i.e.: EDI errors, significant inventory issues). Download Case Study now to learn how they resolved these issues with the implementation of Plexus Online. Weber Metals: ERP System optimizes expensive raw materials & slashes Scheduling Time Read how Weber Metals reduced order errors and shipping delays with the implementation of Plexus Online. From the quote process to the shipment of forgings, Weber's data and processes are real time, paperless, and completely visible and accessible online. Download Now to learn more! Champion Plastics Attracts a New Customer Segment After Using Plexus Online to Modernize its EDI When Champion Plastics, Inc. landed a coveted Harley Davidson account, owners Mike and Matt McDermott knew they couldn't afford any missteps, especially with their EDI. Plexus Online Allows Precision Global Systems To Expand While Minimizing Costs and Personnel In All Three Divisions When OEMs have trouble with a production run and want to recover the assembly or the costly components, they turn to a unique state-of-the-art company called Precision Global Systems (PGS) in Troy, MI. Moving Forward with ERP On Demand Okay Industries, Inc. realizes higher plant efficiencies using real time information through Plexus Online. Starting Up Lean This article discusses the application of established lean-sigma manufacturing methods to the project-construction industry. From Quoting to Shipping: An ERP Best Practices Case Study This best practices case study showcases how a manufacturer improves quoting, ordering and job scheduling. Complete Integration: Plexus Online helps Honda supplier TOMASCO mulciber, Inc. integrate systems Plagued by EDI problems, inventory issues and short shipments, TOMASCO, a Japanese joint venture company for the Honda supplier system, finally decided it was time for a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. No webcasts available for Plexus Online at this time. Please view more related resources from Plexus Systems No content available. Please browse ManagingAutomation.com's Video/Podcast section, which contains videos and audiocasts that may be useful to your research. Lean Benchmark Report: Closing the Reality Gap Although C-level executives are enthusiastic about the benefits that can be derived by "Leaning out" operations, this study uncovered a large performance gap between those companies that are simply using Lean techniques on the shop floor versus those that have built a culture based on Lean thinking.

Core Capabilities

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Contact & Account Management
• CRM Reporting & Analytics
• Field Service Management
• Multi-Channel Fulfillment & Service
• Opportunity Management
• Pricing & Contract Management
• Quote & Order Management
• Sales Forecasting & Planning
• Sales Incentives & Compensation
• Warranty & Returns Management
• Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) / CMMS
• Materials Management
• Procurement
• Work Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• CRM Modules for ERP
• Financial Modules for ERP
• Human Resources Modules for ERP
• SCM Modules for ERP
• Financials
• Accounts Payable
• Cost Accounting & Management
• General Ledger
• Human Resources (HR)
• Payroll Reporting
• Personnel Management
• Recruitment Management
• Manufacturing
• Labor Reporting
• Lean Manufacturing
• Lot & Serial Reporting
• Materials Management
• Plant Floor Data Collection
• Production Order Management
• Production Reporting
• Production Scheduling
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Manufacturing Process Management
• Operations Performance Management
• Operator Interface
• Quality Management
• Supervisory Control
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Engineering Change & Configuration Management
• Quality Management
• Cost of Quality
• Inspection and Testing
• Laboratory Information Management
• Nonconformance and Corrective Action
• Product Handling and Servicing
• Quality Documentation
• Quality System Interfaces
• Statistical Analysis/Techniques
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Exchange-Marketplace Procurement
• Purchasing
• Supply Chain Execution (SCE)
• Warehouse Inventory Management
• Warehouse Management
• Warehouse Management Reporting
• Warehouse Management Reporting/Analysis
• Warehouse Receiving & Put-Away
• Warehousing Pick, Pack & Ship
• Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Advanced Production Scheduling
• Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)
• Customer Planning/Shipment Scheduling
• Demand Planning
• DRP & Distribution Network Planning
• Enterprisewide Planning
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Optimization
• Master Production Scheduling
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Replenishment Planning & Scheduling
• Resolution Management
• Service Parts Planning
• Shipment Planning & Management
• Supply Chain Planning
• Supply Chain Reporting & Analytics

Industries

• Aerospace and Defense
• Automotive OEM
• Automotive Supplier
• Electrical Equipment
• Electronics and Semiconductors
• Hi-Tech (Computers, Communications, Office)
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Industrial/Heavy Equipment and Machinery
• Instruments and Controls
• Logistics
• Medical Devices
• Metals - Fabrication and Assembly
• Metals - Primary (Mills, Foundries)
• Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Other Transportation (Railroad, Ships, Boats)
• Plastics and Rubber Products

Platforms

• Apple Macintosh
• HP/MPEiX
• HP/UX
• IBM AIX
• IBM OS/400
• Linux
• Microsoft Vista
• Microsoft Windows CE
• Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Palm OS
• Sequent DYNIX
• Silicon Graphics IRIX
• Sun Solaris/Sun OS

Databases supported

• Microsoft SQL Server

Target Business Size(s)

• Large (501+ users)
• Mid-Size (101-500 users)
• Small (1-100 users)