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Plexus Online Manufacturing ERP Software

 

Plexus Online is an on-demand information system for
manufacturing companies.

Plexus Online started out within a manufacturing company, Plexus Online's manufacturing ERP software offering is now being accessed by some 30,000 registered users across roughly 1,200 plants. The Plexus SaaS offering encompasses such ERP functions as accounting, inventory, costing, and CRM, but also extends into the manufacturing execution and supply chain management realms.

Plexus Online has been adopted by manufacturing companies of many different sizes, ranging from $3 billion American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. to $92 million FormTech Industries LLC, an automotive supplier. One of the things Plexus has learned is that even with the SaaS model, some companies need their internal IT staff to modify the system to suit particular needs. As a result, Plexus is testing what it calls a "rendering engine," essentially a tool set to enable users to modify and tailor screens and even develop applications. Plexus also intends to use the engine for its internal software development.

10 Critical Questions to Ask a Manufacturing ERP Vendor 

Get your copy: http://www.plex.com/download/TenQuestions.asp

A Google search for "manufacturing ERP" returns 2.3 million results, including hundreds of companies offering thousands of solutions in this area. The companies range from global giants offering legacy systems to smaller companies offering only point solutions (and still calling them ERP!) - and there are thousands of consultants and Systems Integrators with their own opinions and offerings.

Given this explosion of solution providers, how can an organization make an intelligent decision on whom to trust with this mission critical system? How do you sort out the companies with expertise in your area of manufacturing from the companies trying to force-fit their financial applications to your business model?

Plexus Systems suggests that many manufacturers are focusing on the wrong issues when considering ERP solutions. The ERP industry has earned such a poor reputation for delivery in the last 20 years that users has learned to live within a very narrow set of constraints - and those constraints have been in place for so long that the questions we hear are built with those constraints already assumed. Now is the time to break free of this mind-set and ask the more important questions.

Plexus Systems offers this guide to help you along your path to a decision. Our hope, of course, is that Plexus Systems will come out on top of your list - but even if we don't, we think these are issues that you must consider when choosing a partner for providing your core business operational system.

Key Features 

Simple, easy-to-use design
Fully integrated system
Flexible
Standard modules for all aspects of manufacturing
Special configuration where required
Depth and experience in manufacturing
On-Demand solution
Highly secure data vault
Professional IT management

Mark Symonds Plexus Online Executive Blog 

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What is Plexus Online? 

Plexus Online is an on demand manufacturing performance system (MPS), combining the capabilities of (ERP), manufacturing execution systems (MES), quality management, customer relationship management (CRM), shop floor integration, and much more. With the ability to manage a single facility or a global enterprise, Plexus Online utilizes lean principles to enable manufacturers to closely track and manage critical aspects of their operation, anywhere, anytime, via the software as a service (SaaS) model. Plexus Online consists of over 350 functional modules, allowing companies instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple web browser.

Contact us for a Software Demo of Plexus Online 

If your interested in viewing an online software demo contact us by filling in this form, email info@plex.com or by calling(248) 391-8001.
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Plexus Online Feedback 

The spotlight is on you. What do you like about Plexus Online and how do you use it? What is your favorite Plexus Online Module?

Tonya G

We've been looking at changing ERP systems, and luckily came across Plexus online, otherwise we would have been stuck with an accounting version of a manufacturing software,. Plexus is the most robust Mfg solution we've seen so far, and their people are great to work with

Posted July 18, 2007

DSteiger

I was skeptical that Plexus Online was a complete solution capable of competing with the big ERP players. However after seeing a demo of their production environment I am quickly becoming a believer. They seem to have found the "holy grail" - delivering a very comprehensive ERP system on-demand.

Posted July 17, 2007

mls73273

I have heard a lot about this product. I wanted to see what all the raves were about. They appear to have a rabid following.

Posted July 14, 2007
gcigan

This online solution appears to have unmatched breadth and depth of application module functionality for the manufacturing market space. The SaaS model brings top-end capabilities to organizations of all sizes which opens up a almost unlimited opportunity for mutual benefit.

Quality Module my #1

Posted July 13, 2007

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KimHayward

About KimHayward

I'm Kim Hayward, and I've been working at Plexus Systems, Inc. for 9 years. I'm an "Plexus Online Evangelist". My job is to increase the visibility of Plexus Online on the web.

Based out of Auburn Hills, Michigan, I work closely with our global customer base to arrange communications, new and old. My broader mission is to reach the manufacturers of the world and let them know about Plexus Online as a software solution. The software engineers here at Plexus Systems, Inc. have built the first intergraded SaaS application for the manufacturing industry. Plexus employees have collectively built an amazing online manufacturing software system and that's one of the main reasons for my blogging to reach a broad audience.

My background before coming to Plexus Systems, Inc. was quite varied. Let's see... I've worked in nursing, (obgyn) on the street, (EMT) business owner, (country decor) stay at home mom (two fantastic children), marketing, (fastener mfg) advertising, (full service) plastics (injection molding) and retail (yes, Kmart). While working in a Doctor's office we implemented a new medical software system and that was all it took for me to know what industry I wanted to work in. As a Plexus Online evangelist, I'm focused on "The Latest Plexus News", whatever that might be.

I work with a lot of really smart people if you have questions about Plexus Online, please communicate with us on my blog. We're focused on providing highly-effective software solutions for manufacturing companies. Plexus Online is the online business intelligence system for the following industries: Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Discrete Manufacturing, Complex Manufacturing, Stamping, Forging, Metalforming, Injection Molding, Plastics, Steel Processing, Assemblies and others.

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