Plex, the leader in cloud ERP for manufacturing, kicks off its annual customer event to bring together manufacturing and technology leaders to collaborate, learn and celebrate the people and companies that make things. PowerPlex is the largest gathering of cloud manufacturing professionals in the world.
NASHVILLE, TN, June 30, 2015 – Plex, the leader in cloud ERP for manufacturing, today kicked off its annual customer event to bring together manufacturing and technology leaders to collaborate, learn and celebrate the people and companies that make things. PowerPlex is the largest gathering of cloud manufacturing professionals in the world.
Transforming Manufacturing in the Cloud
The Plex Manufacturing Cloud currently powers more than 400 customers and 1,300 facilities around the world, representing the leaders and innovators in manufacturing ERP technology.
During the past year, Plex-powered companies:
- Performed more than 41 Million quality checks;
- Made more than 150 Million items; and
- Generated approximately $25 billion in revenue.
PowerPlex 2015
The three-day event is a window into the roadmap and vision for the Plex Manufacturing Cloud, from connecting every part of the shop floor and manufacturing supply chain to delivering insight into the business. Highlights include
- Six educational tracks featuring more than 60 speakers and 70 breakout sessions on manufacturing ERP technology, industry trends and new methods to improve efficiency, quality, safety and productivity;
- The new Plex Experience Lab, offering extensive hands-on demonstrations, including innovation in wearables, mobility, enterprise applications, manufacturing intelligence and integration;
- 16 PowerPlex sponsors and Solutions Expo exhibitors — including Plante Moran, Jive, Baker Tilly and Revolution Group.
- The second annual Plex Impact Awards, honoring manufacturers that use cloud technologies to drive industry leadership, innovation and transformation; and
- A new special interest group dedicated to women in manufacturing ERP technology.
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"At Plex, we are honored to be part of a vibrant community of leaders on the cutting edge of manufacturing technology," said Jason Blessing, CEO of Plex Systems. "The capabilities and throughput of the Plex community are amazing. PowerPlex is an opportunity to bring this incredible group together to learn from each other and celebrate what's next in manufacturing."
About Plex
Plex, by Rockwell Automation, is a leader in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, empowering the world's manufacturers to make awesome products. Our platform gives manufacturers the ability to connect, automate, track, and analyze every aspect of their business to drive transformation. The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform™ includes solutions for manufacturing execution (MES), ERP, quality, supply chain planning and management, asset performance management, production monitoring, process automation and analytics to connect people, systems, machines and supply chains, enabling them to lead with precision, efficiency and agility. To learn more, visit http://plex.rockwellautomation.com.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.