Unleash the Power of Guided Work Instructions in Plex MES

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

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Creative Foam, a leading manufacturer serving the automotive, medical, aerospace, and industrial markets, has leveraged the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform since 2008 to support its growth across 12 North American locations. As the company expanded, Plex continued to evolve with them, enabling the optimization of business processes and becoming the primary system used to run their operations.

When one facility requested more modern, dynamic work instructions, Creative Foam turned to Plex Process Steps, a browser-based, interactive tool that replaces outdated static systems. Unlike legacy tools, Process Steps supports multi-language translation, real-time interactivity, and seamless integration with parts, production tracking, and check sheets. This has dramatically improved onboarding, training consistency, operator engagement, and the accuracy of work instructions across diverse equipment, robots, tools, and production environments.

Plex’s automatic language translation allows plants with five or six languages on the floor to deliver instructions quickly and accurately—eliminating manual translation challenges. Early rollout feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with operators and administrators praising the ease of setup, improved visibility, and enhanced clarity. As Creative Foam continues deployment, plans include fully activating integrated check sheets to track quality steps, production data, and specific operator activities in a streamlined, digital workflow.

By embracing Plex’s modern manufacturing technologies, Creative Foam is strengthening standardization, enhancing operator performance, and improving quality control across all locations.