Identifying and Removing Bottlenecks for Discrete Manufacturers with Plex
In this video, Kate demonstrates how manufacturers can leverage the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform to identify and eliminate bottlenecks across production and planning. By combining long-term capacity planning and finite scheduling, Plex helps discrete manufacturers maintain operational efficiency, maximize throughput, and meet customer demand without disruption.
Discover how Plex streamlines your manufacturing process by:
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🔍 Providing real-time visibility into supply, demand, and capacity constraints.
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📊 Generating dynamic demand and supply plans to anticipate production gaps.
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⚙️ Running rough-cut capacity plans to forecast machine and resource availability.
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🧩 Leveraging finite scheduling to resolve short-term bottlenecks and optimize workflows.
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🚀 Enabling drag-and-drop scheduling and scenario planning for better floor performance.
With Plex, manufacturers can move beyond tactical day-to-day planning and focus on proactive, data-driven operations—ensuring that every machine, tool, and operator contributes efficiently to production goals.
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