The paper starts with a review of key regulations imposed on manufacturers. It also demonstrates how the ability to trace the flow of lots and components used in manufacturing operations is increasingly vital to industries that must comply with strict quality mandates and governmental regulations. Integrated technology solutions such as Plexus Online are specifically geared to high-precision manufacturers.
Plexus Online’s integrated traceability feature accurately tracks individual containers or pieces as they flow through the manufacturing process and supply chain. The on-demand software quickly isolates problems with pinpoint precision. The system provides detailed historical information related to production, inspection, genealogy and usage.
Plexus Online is an on-demand solution, building on the ‘software as a service’ (SaaS) model pioneered by Salesforce.com and NetSuite. Plexus Online offers over 350 functional modules, providing companies instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple web browser. The on-demand solution features enterprise resource planning (ERP) functions such as accounting and finance modules, customer relationship management (CRM) features such as order entry and tracking, manufacturing execution systems (MES) function such as production scheduling and machine integration, and supply chain management (SCM) functions such as supplier quality and traceability.
