PowerPlex 2010 - Breakout Sessions
Plex 101 Introduction to Plex Online
Erica Moccia, Michael Fallon
Plex 101 is an introduction to the Plex System. In this course we look at logging in, user IDs, navigation, online Help, User Support Requests (USR), and how settings and security affect what you see and how things work. It is designed for new users, with little or no experience using Plex Online.
Plex 102 Implementing Plex Online
Mig O'Brien, Kristen VanPoelvoorde
Plex 102 is geared towards implementing Plex for both full implementations where your company is going through the entire critical path (Purchasing, Receiving, A/P, Production, Customer Shipping, and A/R) or if you are implementing a single module such as Tooling or Maintenance. The principals are the same for each implementation.
Departmental Functions
Change Management
Ed Potoczak, Anne Rowland
This session provides an overview of the integration of Engineering Change Management with Sales, Quality, Accounting, Purchasing, Material Control and Production including demonstration of new features and discussion of best practices.
Sales/CRM Overview
Jeff O'Brien, Chris Dupie
This session provides an overview of how to track customer information beyond locations and orders. This specifically will cover contact management, opportunity tracking and correspondence tracking.
HR Overview
Angie Sheperd, Kristen VanPoelvoorde
This session provides an overview of the many modules within Plex HR functions, including the latest enhancements.
Executive Management
Product Development and Program Management
Ed Potoczak, Bill McGee
This session provides an overview of Sales/CRM, Advance Engineering, Program Management and Launch Management integration followed by demonstration of new features and discussion of best practices.
Opportunities & Issues in Entering the Medical Device Market
Partner Presentation - EnteGreat
The medical device market presents a compelling opportunity for automotive manufacturers. Although many similarities and synergies exist in terms of products, materials, and manufacturing processes, significant regulatory compliance and related business process challenges exist. By developing a strategy that proactively addresses issues such as operational procedures, data management, as well as process and systems validation, automotive manufacturers can effectively manage the risks and confidently enter the medical device market.
Inovo – Plex Online and Medical Devices.
During this session Inovo team members and Baker Tilly will cover top Medical Device industry requirements and how Plex Online supports them. Medical Industry topics to be presented include CFR Part 11, CAPA, RMA Processing, and DHRs.
Master Class - Continuous Improvement: From Concept to Reality
Martin Ashworth, Mig O'Brien
This session will cover the Plex Online modules used to facilitate continuous improvement, and the use of Plex data to drive improvement in productivity/profitability. Additionally, the session will discuss how Plex uses a customer driven enhancement model as the basis for our continuous improvement program.
How to Get the Most out of Your Plex Online
Bill Mcgee, Jerry Kovach
This session will introduce you to modules and features within Plex that may be unknown to you and modules to assist in Executive level reporting.
Prerequisite: Executive Manager or Project Leader of the Plex Online Implementation
Financial Management
IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards
Partner Presentation
Cross PCN Applications
Doug Hepner, Kevin Shea
This session will cover: What is a cross PCN (i.e., cross customer groups) application? How are cross PCN applications set up? What cross PCN applications are available today? Additionally, the session will include demonstations of some cross PCN applications.
Accounting Overview
Sherry Law, Leigh Kelly
This session will cover both basic and advanced features of accounting in Plex Online and highlight NEW features and functions.
Fixed Assets and Accounting Jobs
Ed Potoczak Sherry Law
This session provides an overview of our Fixed Assets module as well as our accounting jobs module, including recent enhancements.
Purchasing Overview
Chris Balow, Michael Fallon
This session provides an overview of the basic purchasing reports and procedures, with advanced topics such as volume pricing and online releases.
Power User Functions
ODBC Connector
Ed Potoczak, Anne Rowland
An overview of the capabilities of an ODBC connection into Plex OnLine's report database including how to set up the interface and establish the proprietary driver in the analysis tool of your choice (spreadsheet, database manager, third party report writer). This session also features a live demonstration of structured queries of Plex data via MicroSoft Excel (R).
VisionPlex Basic
John Dancoe
This session provides an introduction to VisionPlex, including column and filter manipulation, formatting, grouping and subtotals.
Workflow Basic
John Daly, Tom Riley
This session provides an overview of how workflow works and what modules can be integrated within Plex. This session will also cover complex real world examples and proper solutions.
Prerequisite: Should be User Champion or someone typically in a system administrator position or department manager
VisionPlex Advanced
John Dancoe
This session provides an in-depth review of advanced VisionPlex techniques including navigation, forms, and panels.
SQL Query Writer for Non-Programmers
John Dancoe, Angie Sheperd
This session provides an introduction to the SQL Query Writer application including basic SQL programming.
Workflow Advanced
John Daly, Tom Riley
This session provides an in-depth explanation of advanced techniques when configuring workflow, including tokens, advanced user assignments, and advanced action and step result branching. New and upcoming tools will also be presented that pertain to workflow.
Prerequisite: Past experience setting and configuring a workflow in Plex Online
SQL Query Writer - Advanced
John Dancoe, Jeff O'Brien
This session provides an in-depth review of SQL Query Writer techniques and resources for use by advanced SQL programmers. Includes how to use Query Writer procedures for VisionPlex data sources and screens.
Production Management
Master Class: Production Efficiencies
Cell Production
Bill Haslinger, Jodi Hunt
This session will be an overview of setup required to perform Cell Production and record Cell Scrap utilizing the Control Panel. Prerequisites should include knowledge of the following: Part list, Process Routings, Bill of Materials, Job Manager and Control Panel.
Control Panel Basic
Bill Haslinger, Jodi Hunt
This session provides an overview of the features and functions of the Control Panel and how you can leverage these tools in your business.
Prerequisite: Have a moderate knowledge of Plex Online an Production Modules
Control Panel Advanced
Jodi Hunt, Mig O'Brien
This session provides an in-depth review of the features and functions of the control panel at an advanced level. We strongly suggest attendees have experience using the Control Panel in a LIVE production environment with knowledge with regards to setup & configuration.
Prerequisite: Your background should be having used the control panel in a LIVE production environment with knowledge of setup and configuration.
Tooling
Kevin Shea, Martin Ashworth
This session provides an overview of the tool management functions, including inventory, assemblies, Control Panel options, TRP, history.
MRP/PRP
Chris Balow, Jodi Hunt
This session provides an introduction to how MRP and PRP work within Plex Online, and what drives their development.
Prerequisite: Basic production planning tools in Plex Online.
Inventory
Tom Nessen, James Webster/Jodi Hunt/Erica Moccia
This session provides an introduction to handling non conforming material in Plex Online, and includes the newest changes to the cycle inventory module.
Quality Management
Master Class: Quality Management
Discussion concerning core quality (within the plant walls) and supplier quality (problem control, Supplier PPAPs, etc.) Come & get some tips for a successful implementation.
Core Quality Basics
John Ransford, Mig O'Brien
This session provides an overview of the Quality Management tools within Plex Online, with an emphasis on users closer to the beginning of their core quality implementation.
What's New in Quality?
John Ransford, Anne Rowland
This session provides an in-depth review of data analysis tools within Plex Online, as relates to Quality Management.
Supplier Management
Supplier Quality Management
Vista Harris, Chris Balow
This session provides an introduction to the Supplier Quality functions within Plex Online, including Problem Control, Cost Recovery, Supplier PPAP, Supplier Scorecards, and more.
Supplier Problem Control & Cost Recovery
Vista Harris, Sandy Sander
This session is an overview of the functions of Problem Control with a more detailed discusson of setting up Cost Recovery and Cost Recovery tracking.
Supply Chain Tools
Vista Harris, Sandy Sander
This session provides an overview of the tools for managing a supply chain, including drop ship, labeling, sub-contract ship and receive, releases, and more.
Customer Case Study - Fluid Routing Solutions and Supplier Kanban
Fluid Routing Solutions, an automotive supplier, and partner Plante & Moran will present the story of implementing fully integrated supplier Kanaban in Plex. Suppliers large and small are now integrated to a shop floor pull signal using EDI or the Plex portal.
Bob McConahy – VP, Purchasing, FRS
Mike Gerber – Director, IT, FRS
Kirstin van Duelmen - Associate, Technology and Process Consulting. Plante & Moran
Supplier Portal Case Study
Inteva Products LLC., a tier 1 global automotive supplier, reviews how they’ve implemented the supplier portal in Plex Online to manage supplier quality, scorecards, document exchange, contacts, EDI, subcontract work, and payment remittance.