As manufacturing companies begin to consider nearshoring their supply chains, the demand for workers skilled in smart manufacturing technologies will climb.

Plex lends insight into how manufacturers use automation to return to pre-COVID production levels while adhering to social distancing requirements.

The Plex Market Forecast Manager provides automotive manufacturers with the necessary tools to help them work in the most efficient way possible. The software has the ability to accurately scale supply chains, avoid excess inventory, and predict customer needs and more.

Manufacturers turn to Industry 4.0 technologies to stabilize their businesses following the global disruption.

Bill Berutti, CEO of Plex Systems, shares platform updates, timely information on the “new normal” through the Plex COVID-19 Resource Center, and updates on forward-looking transformational technologies.

Some manufacturers, such as Plex customer Olde Thompson, are able to sustain operations despite the impact of COVID-19 through smart manufacturing technology.

Plex customers rely on the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform to operate remotely and sustain their business when facing challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A recent study by Plex finds that companies who adopt smart manufacturing systems have better control over and visibility into their operations.

Plex helps manufacturers understand the value of adopting new cloud manufacturing technologies such as IoT, AR and RPA to meet business goals.

CEOs of software companies Plex, Workday and Planful discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the importance of planning apps, maintaining customer loyalty, and scalability.