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How G and W Products Meets Manufacturing Challenges with People, Processes, and Technology
Blog Post
Pride. You sense that the minute you walk into G&W Products’ manufacturing headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio. You understand it when you talk to employees about their careers, their customers, and their resolute focus on quality products. I was fortunate to witness this firsthand by spending a day with G&W’s Director of Enterprise Technologies, Jeff Karan, walking their facilities, understanding their processes, talking to employees, and meeting its management team.
Survey Says: Manufacturers, Choose Technology Wisely
Blog Post
There are thousands of technology innovations now available to manufacturers, from new equipment to robotics, software, business intelligence tools, wearables, and sensors. The sheer number of choices available means manufacturers must work harder than ever to find the signal in the noise.
Motus Integrated Technologies Earns Industry Recognition
Blog Post
Running a complex manufacturing operation requires discipline from every employee in the company. Motus Integrated Technologies is an example of a global company that does it very well. The company produces stylish yet functional products—including headliners, trays, panels, and trim—for the most popular vehicles on the market today.
The Strength of the Plex Community
Blog Post
An ERP implementation is a big deal for any company. It’s essentially a heart or brain transplant since the system affects nearly all areas of the business. So, it’s understandable when manufacturers enter into an ERP selection and/or implementation with much trepidation. The last thing you want to do is upset production with a massive change management project.
Reflecting on a Year of Plex Team Pride and Community Contributions
Blog Post
The year is quickly coming to a close, which means that it’s time to reflect back on what we’ve accomplished as a team here at Plex. As a culture that prides itself on fostering the professional development, well-being, and happiness of our people, here are a few things we’re particularly proud of, and what helps make Plex such a unique and innovative company.
FABTECH 2018: Manufacturing Set to Grow--Finding Workers Still a Challenge
Blog Post
While at FABTECH 2018, North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing show in Chicago, we noticed that the industry is on the growth path. Production in the U.S. is estimated to grow 2.8 percent from 2018-2021.1 We’ve also seen that optimism within the manufacturing industry is at an all-time high.
A Halloween Haunting: Scary Stories for Manufacturers
Blog Post
We love the manufacturing industry. And some of us also love celebrating Halloween. What if we combined these two things by re-imagining some of today’s most popular thrillers set in a manufacturing environment? It’s not that farfetched. Let’s explore some ideas.
GenZe Manufactures a Smart Product with a Big Mission
Blog Post
The transportation industry is rapidly changing, and not just due to the explosive popularity of ridesharing solutions like Uber and Lyft. Just look at any major urban area, and you’ll see a fleet of bicycles joining rush hour traffic. Look a little deeper, and you’ll notice that the entire infrastructure is evolving, from upgraded parking spaces with chargers, to the proliferation of new lanes.
Manufacturing Day Becomes Manufacturing Week for Plex Customer
Blog Post
As part of our celebration of Manufacturing Day, we’re featuring Plex customers who participate in the event as an important part of their strategy to get young people excited about the career opportunities in the industry.