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Eagle Thread Verifier Names Edward Mutz As Chief Information Officer
, (September 20th, 2011) - Eagle Thread Verifier Names Edward Mutz as Chief Information Officer New reporting functionality and data integration to be added to threading system Sterling Heights, Mich., September 20, 2011—Sterling Heights, Mich.-based Eagle Thread Verifier, LLC, makers of an automated thread gauge system, announced today that technology veteran, Edward Mutz is now Eagle Thread Verifier’s Chief Information Officer. The announcement was made at the 2011 Quality Expo at McCormick Place North in Chicago. Mutz brings over 25+ years of technology integration experience to Eagle Thread Verifier. One of his first initiatives is to bring fully integrated plant floor quality reporting to users of the ETV system. As CIO for Eagle Thread Verifier, Mutz plans to provide new functionality to the 21-year old thread verification system such as data collection, data mining, monitoring and control compon...
Comprehensive Food Safety Management Systems Allow Food Processors To Rapidly Respond To Audits
, (February 8th, 2011) - Plex Systems’ White Paper Describes Best Practices in Traceability AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8, 2011 – Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated manufacturing ERP software, today announced the availability of a new white paper that outlines how a complete food safety management system helps food processors meet mandates for audit response times. The report is titled “Food Safety Management Systems Enable Quick Response to Audits,” and is available at the Plex Systems Resource Center. The new Food Safety Modernization Act requires that all food and beverage processors establish and follow comprehensive safety and traceability programs. This new white paper outlines how processors that introduce a food safety management system, such as Plex Online, achieve compliance with this new law while also introducing traceability best practices and productivity improvements. “Ou...
Plex Systems Executive Elected To Board Of Automation Alley
, (February 8th, 2011) - Mark Symonds, Chief Executive Officer and President, to Serve on Board of Directors AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8, 2011 – Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated manufacturing ERP software, today announced the election of Mark Symonds, Plex Systems chief executive officer and president, to the Board of Automation Alley. Symonds will serve until January 2014. Automation Alley is Michigan’s largest technology business association driving economic growth and development through a collaborative culture that focuses on workforce and business development initiatives. “I am delighted to join the impressive individuals who serve on Automation Alley’s Board of Directors,” said Mark Symonds. “The quality of service that Automation Alley provides to member companies is remarkable, and I look forward to contributing to the effort of building businesses in Michigan.” The Board of Di...
Plex Systems Ceo Mark Symonds To Keynote Accelerate 2011 Conference
, (January 20th, 2011) - Automation Alley’s Conference Attracts Michigan Businesses AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 20, 2011 -- Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated manufacturing ERP software, today announced CEO and President Mark Symonds will keynote Automation Alley’s Accelerate 2011 conference. The conference will take place on January 25th at the Centerpoint Marriott in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Accelerate 2011: Learning. Connecting. Growing focuses on Michigan businesses that want to learn about key strategies to make their business successful; connect with other businesses to form strategic alliances and grow business through networking and educational breakout opportunities. See Automation Alley’s Website for additional information. Mr. Symonds’ presentation will discuss Plex Systems’ success at diversification strategies for manufacturers, maximizing your sales teams’ efforts and how to l...
Plex Systems, Inc. Receives Certification From Technology Evaluation Centers
, (January 11th, 2011) - Plex Systems, Inc. Receives Certification from Technology Evaluation Centers Certification is Validation of Application Effectiveness by Industry Leader AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11, 2011 -- Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated manufacturing ERP software, today announced it has been certified as a vendor by Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC). As part of the certification, cloud ERP solution Plex Online, delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS), is profiled as part of TEC’s state-of-the-art Web-based decision support solution designed specifically for software selection. Through impartial and quantifiable analysis, TEC provides extensive online IT research, knowledge bases and analyst insight. TEC certification has emerged as a leading IT evaluation tool for manufacturers seeking assistance with their software selection projects. Plex Online’s TEC profile is ava...
Plex Online Demo Available For Manufacturers At Free Webinar
, (December 7th, 2010) - Event Offers Industry-specific Scenarios and Q&A Follow-up Opportunities AUBURN HILLS, Mich., December 7, 2010 – Plex Systems, Inc., provider of Plex Online, the No. 1 rated manufacturing ERP software, today announced a live demonstration of Plex Online’s comprehensive ERP solution for general manufacturers on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 from 2 - 3 p.m. EST. This industry-specific event offers general manufacturers an opportunity to experience Plex Online as they would use it in their day-to-day operations. Participants will see how Plex Online tracks lot properties while optimizing and improving mission-critical business processes such as inventory control, traceability, quality assurance, tooling management, OEE tracking and trend analysis. General manufacturers may register now for this free one-hour webinar set for December 14, 2010 at 2 p.m. EST. Plex Online ERP, deli...
Research Paper Reveals Increased Acceptance Of Cloud Erp Solutions
, (November 18th, 2010) - Research Validates Software Delivery Method for the Enterprise AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 18, 2010 -- Plex Systems, Inc., provider of Plex Online, the No. 1 rated SaaS manufacturing ERP software, announces the availability of a new paper from researchers at Aberdeen Group that sheds light on the acceptance of software as a service (SaaS) ERP systems. The report is titled “Leveraging SaaS ERP for Impressive Results” and is available at the Plex Systems Resource Center. The research reveals a 70 percent increase in willingness to consider ERP delivered as a software as a service (SaaS). According to the researchers, the increase in appeal is due to the manufacturing sector’s desire to avoid complex upgrades and control IT costs. System features were also cited as extremely important, in addition to vendor viability, references, ease and speed of impl...
National Premium Ground Beef Processor Chooses Plex Online As Erp Software Solution
, (November 11th, 2010) - Jensen Meats views the fully integrated SaaS-based solution as its only real choice AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 11, 2010 -- Plex Systems, Inc., provider of Plex Online, the No. 1 rated SaaS manufacturing ERP software, today announced that Jensen Meats has selected Plex Online as its manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution. Based in Southern California, Jensen Meats is a national processor of quality ground beef products for the food service distribution, wholesale/retail and school markets with customers such as Checker’s/Rally’s and Sam’s Club. The company is recognized by industry experts for its patented processing techniques that ensure its products meet the industry’s highest safety and quality standards. Jensen Meats began a search earlier this year for an ERP system as a replacement and improvement to three aging...
Plex Systems Sponsors And Presents At Pharmaceutical Packaging Leadership Summit
, (November 9th, 2010) - Plex Systems Executive to Present Advanced Technology Solutions to Pharmaceutical Packagers AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9, 2010 – Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated manufacturing ERP software, today announced its sponsorship and presentation at the Pharmaceutical Packaging Leadership Summit in Philadelphia on November 15-16, 2010. The summit will bring together leaders and innovators from the packaging, labeling and pharmaceutical industries to address innovative, responsible and cost effective methods of pharmaceutical and medical packaging and key labeling issues among other related topics. On November 15, 2010 at 4:30 p.m., Patrick Fetterman, products vice president, Plex Systems, will present “Solutions to Authentication Challenges: How to Identify Counterfeit/Gray Market Returns,” highlighting serialization, barcoding/RFIDs, and ot...
Plex Systems Executive To Speak At Michigan Emerging 2010
, (November 9th, 2010) - Plex Systems Chief Executive Officer to share thoughts on Diversification Into Emerging Sectors AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9, 2010 – Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated manufacturing ERP software, today announced its presentation at Michigan Emerging 2010, a conference designed to promote and connect innovators and entrepreneurs for a day of peer-to-peer networking. The event will be held at Ford Motor Company Conference and Event Center, Dearborn, Mich. on November 17, 2010. The Michigan Emerging 2010 conference will feature keynote presentations and informative breakout sessions focusing on emerging sectors, collaboration, education and importance of small businesses. Mark Symonds, Plex Systems chief executive officer and president, will highlight the growth strategies of Plex Systems' customers in a presentation, "Diversifying into Emerging Sectors,” at 2 p.m. He...
Plex Systems Announces Record Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results
, (October 27th, 2010) - Company Reports 32% Increase in Revenue, Wins Largest Sale in Company History AUBURN HILLS, Mich., October 27, 2010 -- Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated manufacturing ERP software, today announced record financial results for its third quarter ending September 30, 2010. Total revenue for the quarter increased 32 percent, while recurring revenue increased 25 percent. The company also added eleven new customers, including its largest ever. (Note that as a privately owned company, Plex Systems does not disclose detailed financial information.) Mark Symonds, chief executive officer at Plex Systems, said, “The demand for manufacturing ERP in the cloud continues to increase dramatically. Additionally, new industries have responded positively to the manufacturing-centric design of our solution, driving success among companies in food and beverage processing, alternativ...
, (October 21st, 2010) - Events Offer Industry-specific Scenarios and Q&A Follow-up Opportunities AUBURN HILLS, Mich., October 21, 2010 – Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated ERP software for manufacturers, today announced live demonstrations of Plex Online’s comprehensive ERP solution for medical device manufacturers on Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 2-3 p.m. ET and for food and beverage producers on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 2-3 p.m. ET. These industry-specific events offer manufacturers an opportunity to explore Plex Online as they would use it in their day-to-day operations. Participants will see first-hand how Plex Online effortlessly tracks lot properties while optimizing and improving mission-critical business processes such as lean production, inventory control, batch production, allergen tracking, quality assurance, corrective action programs and regulatory reporting. Each ...
Plex Systems Exhibiting And Presenting At Fabtech Conference And Expo
, (October 19th, 2010) - Plex Systems and Jagemann Stamping Company to Share Green Manufacturing Tips and Tools AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 19, 2010 -- Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated manufacturing ERP software, today announced it will exhibit and deliver a presentation at the FABTECH Conference & Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. on Nov. 2-4, 2010. You may visit Plex Systems at booth 1033. Plex Systems’ David Klotz and Patricia Nowak from Jagemann Stamping Company will present an educational session on Tuesday, November 2, at 11:30 a.m. in room B305. Their presentation, titled “How SaaS Enables More Efficient, Greener Manufacturing,” will share business improvement tips and help attendees gain an understanding of how the latest SaaS-based solutions can help their companies improve quality, productivity and profitability while contributing to environmental sustainabi...