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1. THE TOP 3 REASONS WHY BUSINESSES USE
THE PLEX MANUFACTURING CLOUD
THE CHOICE IS

2. CEO COO CFO CIO
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Drive informed
decisions via a
single data source
Understand
costs, to optimize
schedules, and
eliminate waste
Manage business
finances with
real-time
information
Maximize the ROI
of technology
spending
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER EXECUTIVE

3. Reason #1:
End-to-End Business Visibility
THE C-SUITE OF YOUR COMPETITORS AGREE...PLEX IS THE ANSWER FOR:
• Real-time information + shop floor to top floor view = faster reaction time
• Single system + price pressure from customers = opportunities for
greater efficiency
• Integration of sales + shipping + AR + inventory = greater efficiency
and lower costs
• No new software versions + no upgrade costs + unlimited users
= infinite scalability

4. THE PLEX MANUFACTURING CLOUD’S UNIQUE BALANCE OF OPERATIONAL
DEXTERITY ON THE SHOP FLOOR AND COMPLETE SET OF BUSINESS-
READY ERP TOOLS MAKES IT THE IDEAL SOLUTION FOR ANY
MANUFACTURING BUSINESS.
— Vice President, Operations of Large Rubber Manufacturer
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5. Reason #2:
Manufacturing Agility
with MES Excellence
CALCULATE THE BENEFITS:
• Increased productivity + shorter cycle times = increased capacity
• Less scrap waste + fewer returns = reduced cost
• Increased capacity — reduced cost = increased profitability
PLEX DELIVERS
50% IMPROVEMENT
IN INVENTORY TURNS.

6. OUR OVERALL PRODUCTIVITY HAS INCREASED, AND WE ARE BEATING THE
PRECISION METALFORMING ASSOCIATION (PMA) INDEX TO WHICH WE
TRACK OUR PERFORMANCE, IN EVERY SINGLE CATEGORY.
— Director of Engineering, Metal Fabrication (Automotive)
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7. Reason #3:
Flexible Cloud Business Model
THE VALUE OF THE PLEX MANUFACTURING CLOUD:
• No hardware + no software upgrades + no IT staff to maintain = lower IT
overhead costs
• Unlimited users + unlimited customers + unlimited suppliers = simple
pricing model
• Flexible, secure, cloud-based system specifically designed for a
manufacturing business

8. MORE REASONS WHY MVI MANUFACTURERS CHOOSE PLEX —
IT’S JUST PLAIN SMART
• 6 billion parts shipped by Plex Cloud customers in 6 months
• 9 million automotive users who log in to the Plex Cloud yearly
• Zero upgrade costs. Immediate ROI. Clips and Clamps.
$200,000 SAVED
IN IT COSTS.
— Jagemann Stamping Company

9. It’s what’s next.
Understand the Full Benefit
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