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Plex Manufacturing Cloud ERP System Comparison

Compare ERP systems from Plex Systems, a cloud ERP provider founded in 1995 and based in Troy, Michigan. Plex is best known for the Plex Manufacturing Cloud, one of the first software-as-a-service ERP platforms built specifically for the manufacturing industry. The Plex solution integrates ERP and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) capabilities, offering modules for production management, inventory and quality control, supply chain, finance, and analytics in a unified cloud environment. Plex Systems has a strong focus on manufacturing verticals that require rigorous traceability and quality compliance, including automotive, aerospace & defense, food and beverage, and life sciences. By delivering real-time plant floor visibility and continuous improvements through its cloud model, Plex helps mid-sized and large manufacturers streamline operations, maintain strict quality standards, and adapt quickly to industry demands in a single, subscription-based solution.

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Price Range

N/A

Price Range

$50K - $500K

Cost Per User

N/A

Cost Per User

$500/mo

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Deployments

Yes Icon Cloud
Yes Icon On-Premise

Retention Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

79%

Version

Always Current

Version

Always Current

Financing Options

Lease, Subscription

Financing Options

Subscription

User Range

20 — 1000

User Range

1 — 5900

Minimum Fee to Implement

N/A

Minimum Fee to Implement

$100,000

Awards

-

Awards

-

Installs

1800+

Installs

1,200+

Architecture

-

Architecture

SOA, SaaS, Multi-tenant

System Summary

MES by Plex is a comprehensive ERP cloud solution focused on manufacturing. It offers shop floor control, high-resolution traceability, error-proofing, and real-time data collection, leading to increased productivity and customer satisfaction.

System Summary

Plex ERP, by Rockwell Automation, is a leading cloud-based manufacturing solution that unifies production, quality, supply chain, and financials in one system. Its real-time shop floor integration provides manufacturers with end-to-end visibility and control, while its intuitive design and scalability make it ideal for mid-sized and large manufacturers. With strong capabilities for discrete and process industries, Plex helps companies streamline operations, ensure compliance, and accelerate digital transformation.

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • No Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • No Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • No Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • No Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Core Features

  • Yes Icon Multi-Site
  • Yes Icon Multi-National
  • Yes Icon Financial Management
  • Yes Icon Production Management
  • Yes Icon Materials Management (MRP/BOM)
  • Yes Icon Sales Order Management (SOM)
  • Yes Icon Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Yes Icon Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Unique Features

  • Cloud-native, multi-tenant architecture with real-time production visibility and a single system of record across sites.
  • Production and shop floor control features include paperless operations, guided work instructions, and finite scheduling.
  • Ideal for mid-to-large manufacturers in regulated or quality-sensitive industries, such as food & beverage, automotive, and aerospace, that require strong traceability and quality control.

Unique Features

  • Plex offers the only single-instance, multi-tenant SaaS manufacturing platform operating at scale
  • Includes advanced manufacturing execution systems, quality, and supply chain management capabilities.
  • No charge for additional users (even for customers, suppliers, or partners)

Limitations

  • Not built for very small manufacturers with limited volume, as the ROI may not justify the cost and overhead.

Limitations

Not ideal for very small manufacturers, job shops, or production operations with minimal complexity.

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