Plex Systems

VIDEO:View this brief video that explains how Phoenix Logistics, a leading provider of manufacturing industry solutions, replaced its inefficient, manual and paper-based business processes with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software implementation that significantly improved efficiency and reduced overall costs by 25%.

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 | Premiered: 10 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER:Read this paper for a comprehensive look into inventory inside the manufacturing plant - everything from inventory, to receipt of material, to finished products. Learn how to  take control of your inventory and supply chain to achieve lean manufacturing and increased efficiency and profitability.

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER:This white paper presents a thorough understanding of what overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is, how it works, and the countless benefits that result from its use. Also discover tools that enable you to accurately measure OEE so you have a clear picture of how it's improving your process efficiencies.

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER:Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are essential to companies in all industries and the food and beverage industry is no exception. This white paper highlights eight features food and beverage processors must have in their ERP platform. Read more to discover if your company's system meets the requirements or falls below par.

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012

EGUIDE:SaaS start-ups and established vendors are rushing to keep pace with the demand for hosted applications that target the specific needs of industries, as well as the end-to-end application chain. In this e-guide, readers will learn some of the necessary details around SaaS-based enterprise resource planning (ERP).

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 | Published: 30 Jan 2012

EGUIDE:In 2011 manufacturers showed renewed willingness to invest in IT due to signs of growing consumer demand.  In this e-guide, readers will hear from Forrester and editors of SearchManufacturingERP.com about the growing technology trends for the new year.

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 30 Jan 2012

EGUIDE:A report by Forrester Research Inc. predicts that there are seven technologies to be on the lookout for in the next five years because they will be changing enterprise computing. This tip guide outlines the upcoming trends including mobile technology, Software as a Service (SaaS), and business process management (BPM).

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 26 Jan 2012

EGUIDE:In 2011, there was a  strong willingness to invest in technology by manufacturing organizations. However, that wasn't the only trend. In this tip guide, uncover the most popular  developments in 2011 and how these trends have the potential to carry into 2012.

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 26 Jan 2012

EGUIDE:A recent Gartner study unexpectedly found that Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems reinforce IT governance policies. In this expert guide, learn how SaaS ERP platforms can be customized, are simpler to use than on-premise ERP, and support better IT governance.

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 26 Jan 2012

EGUIDE:Seeking better supply chain management, the CIO of a manufacturing company found his answer in an unusual place - Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP). In this case study, learn how a SaaS ERP system enabled this manufacturer to save costs, share hardware and software with other customers, and satisfy security needs.

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 26 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER:Read this paper to uncover five perks of selecting a software as a service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 | Published: 25 Jan 2012

VIRTUAL SEMINAR:In this ERP Selection Checklist, provided to you through our ERP Decision Center, two experts with broad experience in ERP implementations give their advice on matching business requirements with product features in five key categories: functional fit, integration, business intelligence and reporting formats, deployment model and customizability.

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 | Premiered: 06 Sep 2011

ANALYST REPORT:This Analyst Insight is part of a series of Aberdeen research reports exploring the topic of SaaS ERP. While several ERP solution providers are currently equipped to deliver ERP using SaaS deployment models, how these different SaaS solutions are delivered varies quite significantly. This report focuses on Plex Systems' SaaS ERP offering.

Posted: 30 Mar 2011 | Published: 30 Mar 2011

EGUIDE:Read this E-Guide and discover how lean software can boost your supply chain visibility. Uncover the importance of effective supply chain management visibility as well as 3 basic tasks that that aid in completing successful IT initiatives.

Posted: 12 Nov 2010 | Published: 12 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER:Barcoding, also known as Automatic Identification (Auto ID), is a method of encoding information into a machine-readable pattern of predefined bar and space patterns that can be quickly and accurately read by a scanner and a computer. Read this white paper to learn how to incorporate barcoding into your everyday.

Posted: 12 Nov 2010 | Published: 12 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER:This paper explains how ERP systems based on the SaaS model meet manufacturers’ financial goals: low initial capital expense, reduced ongoing operating costs, and a short time to value. Continue reading to learn the five advantages of on-demand ERP systems, commonly referred to as SaaS.

Posted: 07 Nov 2010 | Published: 07 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER:This paper explains how with a community-driven development approach, enhancements are driven by a community of users, which means the system constantly improves in the exact way a user requires. Continue reading to learn the power of community-driven product enhancement.

Posted: 07 Nov 2010 | Published: 07 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER:The manufacturing enterprise is driven by tight profit margins; a tough economy; escalating energy, material, labor, and operations costs. This paper describes the next wave of supply chain solutions. Read on to learn how technology plays a key role in a company’s ability to build and manage an effective supply chain.

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 | Published: 20 Jul 2010

WHITE PAPER:Manufacturers are burdened with costly, cumbersome ERP software nobody wants to use. This paper can help by explaining six game-changing aspects delivered by Plex Online SaaS ERP. Continue reading to learn how in each case, the benefit is an improved and optimized manufacturing process to help the enterprise thrive in a challenging market.

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 | Published: 20 Jul 2010

WHITE PAPER:This paper explains how a comprehensive integrated PLM program enables improved productivity, accuracy, and decision-making – and ultimately increases profitability. Continue reading to learn more about how balanced PLM programs drive profitable growth.

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 | Published: 20 Jul 2010

WHITE PAPER:Your next software implementation doesn’t have to be a nightmare. It can be done faster and with less training and without the need for upgrades or continued training. Read this paper to learn about the Plex Online implementation and training process, a process perfected over hundreds of successes.

Posted: 20 Jul 2010 | Published: 20 Jul 2010

WHITE PAPER:This paper describes the warning signs that an ERP system is killing a business, and suggests how companies can thrive with a new approach to business systems.

Posted: 10 Apr 2009 | Published: 10 Apr 2009

CASE STUDY:EaglePicher management turned to Plex Systems of Auburn Hills, MI to help initiate a manufacturing-based ERP system for its manufacturing facilities. Its new lean manufacturing abilities have enabled it to accurately determine cost and profitability by part, allowing it to become increasingly competitive, especially against offshore competitors.

Posted: 10 Apr 2009 | Published: 10 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER:ERP on the Shop Floor is as critical to the viability of the enterprise as any component in the execution of manufacturing. High performing manufacturers have found that full integration of real-time operational data collected from the shop floor to the top floor is key to reducing costs, streamlining operations and improving customer satisfaction.

Posted: 31 Mar 2009 | Published: 31 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER:Until recently, it was difficult for manufacturers to obtain a true picture of what was happening on the shop floor. Real-time, accurate data reflecting production activity, planned production schedules, quality checks, machine breakdowns, inventory levels or a shortage of materials made it a challenge for shop floor management to keep track..

Posted: 31 Mar 2009 | Published: 31 Mar 2009