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Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Overview

What is Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

Plex, by Rockwell Automation is a leader in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, empowering the world's manufacturers to make awesome products. 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. Our platform gives manufacturers the ability to connect, automate, track, and analyze every aspect of their business to drive transformation.

Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Details
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Product Description

Plex Manufacturing Cloud is more a unified ERP software platform designed to also help users manage their manufacturing operations (MOM).


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Year Founded
1903
HQ Location
Milwaukee, WI
Twitter
@ROKAutomation
43,828 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
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21,623 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NYSE:ROK
Total Revenue (USD mm)
$6,329
Description

Rockwell Automation is a leading global provider of industrial automation and information technology solutions. The company specializes in helping manufacturers enhance their productivity through innovative automation products, software, and services. With a strong focus on industrial IoT, Rockwell Automation integrates advanced technologies to optimize operations, improve safety, and drive sustainability in various industries. Their offerings include control systems, sensors, software applications, and consulting services, aimed at enabling smart manufacturing and digital transformation. For more information, visit their website at [rockwellautomation.com](https://www.rockwellautomation.com/).


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Alex A.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Great job"
Everything is great I'm so happy to use the platform it is so easy and adapted to each user needs.
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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
3.0 out of 5
"Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform"
I like the fact that it is hosted in the Cloud to allow us to not have hardware onsite.
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4.0 out of 5
"All the solutions you need under 1 convenient roof."
Real time data and visibility metrics across all parts of the manufacturing process. It is a clous based solution so always accessible. Support wi...
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Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Media

Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Demo - APM
APM
Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Demo - Control Panel
Control Panel
Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Demo - Production Monitoring
Production Monitoring Operator Interface
Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Demo - Traceability Tree
Traceability Tree
Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Demo - Checksheet
Checksheet - Quality
Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Demo - Demand Caster
Demand Caster Constrained Capacity Production Leveling
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Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Pros and Cons

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BM
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

The upside is very simple. Plex allows us to consolidate all avenues of our warehouse operations. Everything from inventory control all the way down to spare equipment parts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

I have yet to find anything to find fault in. There are pleasant surprises around every corner. The interface takes a little getting used to but nothing that we haven't overcome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Tracking inventory is a big one. Also, having the ability to generate scheduled preventive maintenance work orders automatically allows us to move to predictive maintenance versus preventive maintenance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Graceanna Johnson of Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Hi Barry - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's great to hear that Plex is helping to consolidate your warehouse operations and that you've enjoyed your experience thus far. We appreciate your feedback.

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What do you like best about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

I like the database that Plex can store. You can customize all the menus and options for your organization without any issues. It can be used by different departments such as Accounting, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, all under one app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

The user interface is not very friendly and it takes time to navigate through the menu and get accustomed. The Classic user interface is somewhat confusing. They have improved it in the newer cloud based interface. Search option could be better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use it to access my company information related to manufacturing, parts inventory, BOMS (Bill of Material) and engineering change requests. I also use it to refer to any company wide processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Graceanna Johnson of Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Hi Rishikesh - thank you for leaving us a review. We're glad to hear that you've enjoyed Plex's customizable menus. We appreciate your insight.

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What do you like best about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

The Security model is great, and the platform is very intuitive. We started with the Classic interface and now use UX for most processes. UX is the way to go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

Changes and Updates need to be better communicated with all Plex customers. You have to pay extra to access Plex Education. The Customers Returns process aligns differently from what we do when processing our Returns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Production - Job Trace and Part Depletion

Inventory - Inventory Descrapncy, cycle counts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Graceanna Johnson of Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Hi Debbie - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that you have been enjoying Plex's intuitive platform and Security model. We appreciate your insight.

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What do you like best about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

How responsive the team at PLEX are and how well their system runs through the core manufacturing elements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

The reporting could be improved and streamlined Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's helping us to improve our inventory visibility and understanding our scheduling requirements Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Graceanna Johnson of Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Hi Christopher - we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. It's great to hear that you have benefitted from Plex's responsiveness. Thank you for sharing your experience!

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What do you like best about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

Ability to customize many screens and settings. The ability to add permissions to specific functionality. I like how everything is linked together, if you change the part number or description, the change cascades through the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

It is very hard to get a case resolved. It seems that it gets half-read and a quarter understood. We include steps to replicate issues and it seems like PLEX does not even attempt to recreate the issue. I rarely see evidence of them testing in our PCN. Also, I don't like that the green revision history book is not available everywhere in PLEX. Most of the stock reports either don't work or do not have the filters needed. All filters shouild be on all screens. We have to have a semi complicated Excel spreadsheet that outlines what filter is available on what screen and have to make decisions on how to tag our parts in the system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have access to a lot of data captured by the control panel, order log, shipping history and part list that we otherwise would not have. With that data, we can make better business decisions. That data is mostly still downloaded to Excel and then presented in a way that is useful for our business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Graceanna Johnson of Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We'll pass your feedback regarding case resolution on to our team. Thank you for telling us about your experience.

Sharad C.
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What do you like best about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

It's ability to integrate operational data and help track the performance KPI's

It really provides seamlesss connection with the business unit operational parameters directly into system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

It only provides data integration but does not provide presentation of the data in the form of dashboards

It would be really helpful for the management to interpret data direct from the dashboard Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Continuous improvement is need of the hour and to perform analysis on frequent basis is a big challenge

This platform helped collate data and analysis on regular basis which makes the task of continuous improvement easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Graceanna Johnson of Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Hi Sharad - we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. It's great to hear that the ability to track the performance KPI's has been helpful to you. We appreciate your insight.

WM
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What do you like best about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

Having everything in one place makes it easier to manage security and allows us to streamline a lot of processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

Many standard features that we have come to expect in classic have been underdeveloped or been removed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Inventory Traceability is one of the keep components that makes plex irreplaceable to us. We used to have multi-day end-of-year inventory cycles now its less than 24 hours. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Graceanna Johnson of Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Hi Will - we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that our software is helping to streamline your processes.

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What do you like best about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

Intuitive screens for shop employees in a manufacturing environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

So many settings and permissions on the setup side. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Customer Care is slow at responding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Graceanna Johnson of Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Hi Heidi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's great to hear that Plex's intuitive screens have been a positive feature for your shop employees. We appreciate you sharing your experience.

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What do you like best about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

I like that it is an all in one software package Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

I don't feel like all the modules are completely set up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Scheduling and inventory Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Graceanna Johnson of Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform
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Hi Nick - we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying Plex's all in one software package. We appreciate your feedback.

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What do you like best about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

All the plants are on the same system, it much easier to move between Plants. The Production module is very impresive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

Time for Bug fixes, and some of old data structure from early years causes issues from time to time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Become more efficient on the shop floor with more integration into our systems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Graceanna Johnson of Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Hi Sam - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so glad to hear that our software is making it easier to move between plants. We appreciate your feedback.