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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.

PowerPlex 2021 Key Takeaways Part 2: Unlimited Possibilities

Plex Team May 27, 2021

After a jam-packed schedule full of insight, networking, and inspiration, PowerPlex 2021 is officially in the books. It was rewarding to enable so much human connection in a safe way while providing experiences that progress manufacturers’ goals. It’s why we do what we do. We’re already looking forward to next year, but first let’s round out the highlights from the rest of this year’s conference…

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When it’s Time to Come Home – Reshoring and Supply Chain Planning

Plex Team May 26, 2021

Discover why the implications of reshoring and supply chain planning are important for businesses. Find out everything you need to know with DemandCaster. ...

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PowerPlex 2021 Key Takeaways Part 1: Smart Manufacturing for All

Plex Team May 26, 2021

The manufacturing conference of the year is off to a phenomenal start! Over 1,600 attendees from around the world enjoyed impactful sessions and were inspired by dynamic speakers during the first full day of PowerPlex. We miss seeing your faces in person, but it was incredible how engaging this year’s virtual setting turned out to be. There’s a lot of information to unpack, so let’s get right…

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Catch Plex Leaders and Special Guests During PowerPlex Main Stage Experiences

Plex Team May 20, 2021

Like headliners at a music festival, our Plex leaders are warmed up and ready to hit the main stage at PowerPlex 2021. They may not bring guitars or #1 songs, but Bill Berutti, Nathan Pieri, and Jerry Foster will bring the manufacturing insights you’ve been waiting for. They’ll each speak to what they’ve seen over the last year and invite other industry experts to the digital stage for…

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Get Inspired by Unstoppable Leaders at PowerPlex 2021

Plex Team May 17, 2021

What does the word unstoppable mean to you? For us at Plex, unstoppable is a way of life. It means breaking barriers. It means hearing the phrase “that’s impossible” and responding with “just watch us.” It means never backing down, no matter the odds....

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Demand Planning in Food and Beverage: Keeping it Agile

Plex Team May 12, 2021

There has rarely been a time when the need for agility in demand planning for food and beverage was more evident than now. Learn more here. ...

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The 3 PowerPlex Sessions You Just Can’t Miss

Plex Team May 10, 2021

It’s spring. The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the premier event for unstoppable manufacturers is about to hit a screen in your home office. PowerPlex is back, which means it’s the time to dive into the latest industry insights, peek into the minds of experts, and uncover the future of manufacturing. But with over 90 sessions, how will you choose which to attend?...

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Taking Stock – How World Events are Continuing to Shape Supply Chain Strategy

Plex Team May 5, 2021

This article looks at how recent global events have affected supply chain planning, with an in-depth examination of the bullwhip effect. ...

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How Supply Chain Planning Impacts Business Agility

Plex Team April 14, 2021

As disruptions impact companies worldwide, business innovation has taken on a new urgency, Find out how supply chain planning is impacting business agility. ...

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Unlocking Hidden Value: The Worth of Supply Chain Planning

Plex Team March 31, 2021

Today's global commerce is driven by massive supply chains. This article explains the value of planning and it's role in unlocking hidden value in your supply chain. ...

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