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Plexus Systems, Inc. Supports the Lean Enterprise
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Plexus Systems, Inc. co-sponsored the Aberdeen research paper, entitled "Extending the Lean Enterprise." It is available for a free download at www.aberdeen.com/link/sponsor.asp?cid=4648 until
The analysis of more than 300 enterprises reveals that best-in-class manufacturers realize 21 percent more on-time Deliveries, a 37 percent higher level of OEE, and an 83 percent lower total inventory cost when compared to laggard manufacturers.
Putting these findings into context, Aberdeen's Research Analyst
"In addition, we have found that these enterprises are more likely to extend Lean across the enterprise, support these initiatives with both education and performance management capabilities, and adopt technology solutions at both enterprise and line of business levels."
The research offers the following insights: — Best-in-class enterprises are 40 percent more likely to leverage external domain experts for Lean initiatives. Of those Best-in-Class companies, 93 percent leverage consultants with industry specific experience implementing Lean. — Performance Management is a key capability that differentiates Best-in- Class performance. — Technology is the final differentiator of Best-in-Class performance. The Best-in-Class are integrating multiple technology solutions to extend the functionality of traditional enterprise applications supporting Lean.
Plexus Online is one of the technologies identified in the report. Plexus Online offers over 350 functional modules, providing companies instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple web browser. The on-demand solution features enterprise resource planning (ERP) functions such as accounting and finance modules, customer relationship management (CRM) features such as order entry and tracking, manufacturing execution systems (MES) functions such as production scheduling and machine integration, and supply chain management (SCM) functions such as supplier quality and traceability.
About Plexus Systems, Inc.
Since 1995, Plexus Systems, Inc. (Auburn Hills, Mich.) has maintained a singular vision — to drive significant cost, quality and productivity improvements for manufacturers, from the shop floor to the top floor. Plexus Online(TM) is an on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise. Plexus Systems originated as an internal solution at a manufacturing company, designed to resolve quality challenges, including production, distribution and global supply chains management issues. Today, Plexus Online enables businesses to manage accounting, financials, compliance and human resources and other critical priorities. Plexus Systems serves a global cross section of manufacturing industries (OEM and suppliers), particularly automotive, defense, medical device and aerospace companies. In 2006, Apax Partners (www.apax.com) made a strategic investment in Plexus Systems, joining the founding investment group as stakeholders in Plexus. For more information, visit www.plex.com.
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SOURCE Plexus Systems, Inc.
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