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Plex, by Rockwell Automation, 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.
The People Behind the Platform: Marcus Jones, Mid-Market Account Executive
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 Mid-Market Account Executive Marcus Jones. Tell us about your role at Plex....
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Demand Planning Models in Today’s Manufacturing Environment
Demand models involve complex data sets and calculations. Using software can help mature demand planning systems and increase forecast accuracy. ...
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How the Efficiency of Inventory Management Affects Your Company
The efficiency of inventory management is crucial to any business. For retailers, accurate inventory means finished goods ready to sell. But for manufacturing companies, warehouse capacity for raw materials and finished goods must be balanced like bookends to ensure that production can take place on time and on schedule....
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A Season of Gratitude: Recognizing Manufacturers that Keep the World Running
The last two years have certainly been challenging, but as we take time to reflect this Thanksgiving, there are so many things to be thankful for. More than ever, and for more reasons than we can count, we are especially thankful for manufacturers. Heroes in a crisis...
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The Impact of Technology in Supply Chain Management
New and emerging technology doesn't have to operate alone. It can be combined with powerful supply chain management software to deliver actionable insights. ...
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Plex Systems’ Nandini Srinivasan Honored with The Manufacturing Institute’s 2021 STEP Ahead Award
Plex is proud to announce that Nandini Srinivasan, Vice President, Quality Assurance, has been named a 2021 STEP Ahead award winner by The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers....
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The Importance of Quality Control in Manufacturing
Few things worry manufacturing managers more than quality. When quality control is on track, it improves efficiency and cost, and let’s face it; it means far fewer headaches. But when things go awry, quality issues can drive up material and labor costs, threaten margins, and result in missed orders....
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The People Behind the Platform: Kaushala Kandasamy, Sr. Manager of Cloud Operations
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 Senior Manager of Cloud Operations Kaushala Kandasamy. Tell us about your role at…
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Dealing with Today’s Supply Chain Issues
Today's supply chain issues offer enormous challenges. From labor shortages to port congestion, software can help navigate demand. ...
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3 Spooky Manufacturing Trends Haunting Your Halloween
It’s too bad “trick or treat” is just a childhood phrase and not an actual choice for manufacturers. But instead of plastic pumpkin pails and pillowcases full of future cavities candy, you’re left with major production problems keeping you from meeting customer demand and company goals. It’s like being stuck in a haunted house, just with fewer fake skeletons and more work-related stress....
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