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Plex Systems Sponsors Automotive Videocast

The “Technology in Automotive Manufacturing: Driving the Industry’s Future” videocast will feature Center for Automotive Research (CAR) President and CEO Jay Baron, Ph.D. The industry thought leader will discuss extended supply chains, globalization of standards and the need to maximize operational efficiency.

TROY, Mich. — Plex Systems Inc., provider of Plex Online, the leading cloud ERP for manufacturers, today announced the upcoming videocast, “Technology in Automotive Manufacturing: Driving the Industry’s Future,” on April 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. ET. The videocast will feature Center for Automotive Research (CAR) President and CEO Jay Baron, Ph.D. The industry thought leader will discuss extended supply chains, globalization of standards and the need to maximize operational efficiency. Learn more and register for this videocast.

Baron leads the Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology group at CAR, and his extensive research has involved automotive tooling, vehicle assembly, process validation, and competitive evaluation of technologies involving advanced lightweight material processing and business case assessment. He will discuss manufacturing efficiency challenges and present innovative strategies and technologies that the automotive industry’s best and brightest are using to meet those challenges. Attendees also will:

  • Learn about technology trends that affect automotive supply chains, global industry standards and operational efficiencies.
  • Hear how to increase visibility, speed transactions and improve supply chain collaboration.
  • Learn what to expect in future more globalized industry standards and how they will affect efforts to streamline compliance.

“Manufacturers are struggling to meet increased volumes while translating that growth into profits. They need smoother processes to manage global supply chains and are looking to cut waste out of production,” said Patrick Fetterman, vice president of marketing, Plex Systems. “Today, technology allows award-winning manufacturers to operate more efficiently in all areas — from the shop floor to the top floor. Dr. Baron will shed light on fresh approaches to improve efficiency and competitiveness.”

There will be a follow-up demo on May 1, 2013, at 1p.m. ET to showcase Plex Online, the only cloud ERP solution with deep roots in automotive manufacturing. Please join Plex Systems and Baron for this insightful videocast.


About Plex Systems Inc.

Plex Systems Inc. is the developer of Plex Online, a cloud ERP solution for the manufacturing enterprise. For further information, please visit plex.com, read the Plex Systems blog, and connect with them on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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