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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.
Auto Companies Pivot Production to Make Much-Needed Healthcare Supplies
Some of the most critical healthcare supplies needed to protect frontline workers and the machines needed to help those affected by coronavirus, such as access to N95 masks, face shields, gloves, and ventilators, are in short supply. This dire need is hitting as the U.S. prepares to experience peak cases of COVID-19 the weeks of April 6 and April 13. Some of the companies that have stepped up…
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Worker Health and Safety Becomes a Global Conversation
Any plant manager will tell you that the health and safety of their workers has always been a top priority. But as the COVID-19 crisis wages on, manufacturers around the world are having to quickly adapt their already robust safety initiatives to include strict protocols to prevent the spread of the virus....
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Distillers Step Up Amid Global COVID-19 Crisis
During times of fear and uncertainty, heroes can take many unexpected forms. While the global COVID-19 crisis wages on, manufacturers are rising to meet society’s critical needs in order to prevent the spread of disease and preserve the health and safety of those on the frontlines....
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Demand and Supply Planning in Unpredictable Times
Managing day-to-day operations and accommodating customer needs is challenging. Learn more about demand and supply planning in unpredictable times. ...
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Sales and Operations Execution for the Short Term
Sales and operations planning usually looks ahead at least three months, so short term execution can often be a problem. Find out more here. ...
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How do you choose your aggregation levels?
Traditionally you could choose top-down or bottom-up, but that is not necessarily the case anymore. Find out how to choose your aggregation levels here. ...
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Calculating Safety Stock: Simpler Might Not be Better
Safety stock is the extra stock you maintain to mitigate the risk of running out of raw materials. Find out how to calculate your safety stock here. ...
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Forecast vs. Demand Plan - do you know the difference?
Do you know the difference between a forecast vs. demand plan? We provide a definition for both and explain key differences here. ...
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Nine Factors That Influence Inventory Planning and Optimization
Inventory planning is hard to do. As supply chain complexity continues to expand, more and more factors are influencing planning and optimization. ...
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S&OP vs. SIOP: What’s the Difference?
There are small differences between sales and operation planning (S&OP) and sales, inventory and operations (SIOP). Find out what they are in this article. ...
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