Preventing Downtime for Discrete Manufacturers

Industry: Cloud ERP, Discrete Manufacturing, Distribution, Process Manufacturing, Service Industries, Warehouse Managment

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Preventing production downtime starts with ensuring you have the right materials, equipment, and personnel in place—and Plex Smart Manufacturing provides the tools to make that possible. With powerful capabilities for resource planning, production scheduling, material availability management, Kanban control, and preventative maintenance, Plex helps manufacturers avoid costly delays and maintain continuous, efficient operations.

Using the intuitive Job Dispatch List, teams can instantly visualize work centers, identify material shortages, spot past-due jobs, and verify tooling requirements before production begins. Real-time material visibility ensures planners can quickly detect shortages and reprioritize jobs with a simple drag-and-drop interface—guaranteeing that scheduled work has the necessary resources to run successfully.

Plex also streamlines inventory replenishment through robust Kanban management. With color-coded Kanban cards and automated min/max controls, operators gain immediate insight into inventory levels, what has been produced, and what still needs to be replenished.

To further reduce downtime, Plex allows manufacturers to build and manage preventative maintenance checklists with flexible frequencies based on cycles, production hours, part counts, or fixed dates. Visual indicators guide maintenance technicians through required tasks, helping ensure machines remain healthy, reliable, and fully operational.

Regardless of your industry or production complexity, Plex gives your team the digital tools needed to prevent downtime, maximize efficiency, and keep manufacturing on track.