Plex Smart Manufacturing
PaidCloud manufacturing ERP with deep shop floor connectivity and real-time production visibility
🏭Manufacturing ERPAbout Plex Smart Manufacturing
Plex Smart Manufacturing (now part of Rockwell Automation) is a cloud ERP platform purpose-built for discrete and process manufacturers, offering real-time visibility from the shop floor to the top floor. Plex connects directly to production equipment and quality systems, providing live OEE tracking, genealogy and traceability, and production scheduling. It is widely deployed in automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing.
What's Great
- ✓Direct connectivity to shop floor equipment for real-time production data
- ✓Live OEE tracking and genealogy/traceability for quality management
- ✓Cloud-native — purpose-built for manufacturing from the ground up
- ✓Now backed by Rockwell Automation with industrial IoT integration
- ✓Strong in automotive, aerospace, food and beverage manufacturing
Watch Out For
- !Financial management features are less comprehensive than broader ERPs
- !Primarily focused on discrete and process manufacturing — limited for other verticals
- !Rockwell Automation acquisition raises questions about future product direction
- !Implementation requires manufacturing process mapping and shop floor integration
Common Use Cases
Discrete manufacturer wanting real-time shop floor visibility and OEE tracking
Automotive parts supplier needing genealogy tracking for quality compliance
Food manufacturer managing batch tracking, allergen control, and FSMA compliance
Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Manufacturing ERP
ERP systems purpose-built for production planning, shop floor control, and supply chain management.
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