Plexus Online Users Form Supply Chain Community

Plexus Systems, provider of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, announced the formation of the first-ever Plexus Supply Chain Community. Technology consultants Revolution Group, Inc. convened key Honda Motor Company suppliers to provide a forum for knowledge sharing and collaboration about the Plexus Online on-demand ERP system.

The group of tier one and tier two suppliers shares the goal of using Plexus Online to meet customer facing requirements for delivery, quality, responsiveness and flexibility. Through in-person conferences and an online community, members collaborate to operate cost-effectively and efficiently.

Notes Mark Symonds, Plexus Systems, Inc. President and CEO, "Use of Plexus Online within the Honda supply chain has expanded significantly. This unique supplier community strengthens the value it provides to Honda through performance improvements related to shipping, receiving, ordering, parts labeling, inventory management, manufacturing and a range of other business processes."

"A hallmark of an effective supply chain is for suppliers across the enterprise to effectively manage materials, production and processes," notes Karen Patterson, Senior Consultant with Columbus, Ohio-based Revolution Group, Inc. and facilitator of the Plexus Supply Chain Community. "Now, Plexus Online subscribers among the Honda supply chain are working together for the first time as a community, and have a clear path to reach out to each other -- sharing best practices and common challenges as they meet mandates from the OEM."

Since its inception, the Plexus Supply Chain Community has received positive feedback from member companies and Honda who gain value from consistent, cohesive communication and improved supply chain performance.

Plexus Online, built on a "Software as a Service" (SaaS) model, offers more than 350 functional modules, providing manufacturers instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple Web browser. The on-demand solution features product life cycle management (PLM) functions such as program and change management, enterprise resource planning (ERP) functions including accounting and finance modules, customer relationship management (CRM) features such as order entry and tracking, manufacturing execution systems (MES) functions such as production scheduling and machine integration and supply chain management (SCM) functions such as supplier quality and traceability.

About Revolution Group
Revolution Group has been delivering solid, business-driven IT solutions and services to Honda suppliers and other central Ohio companies since 1995. Revolution Group combines technology, a broad understanding of the Honda supply chain, and the best hardware and software alternatives to help bring clients cost-effective, reliable and scalable solutions. Their expertise in Plexus implementation ensures clients the competitive advantage that technology promises. Revolution's other diverse offerings include managed services, network infrastructure consulting, security solutions, application development and special project management. For more information, visit www.revolutiongroup.com.

About Plexus Systems, Inc.
Since 1995, Plexus Systems, Inc. (Auburn Hills, Mich.) has maintained a singular vision -- to drive significant cost, quality and productivity improvements for manufacturers, from the shop floor to the top floor. Plexus Online is on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise. Plexus Systems originated as an internal solution at a manufacturing company, designed to resolve quality challenges, including production, distribution and global supply chains management issues. Today, Plexus Online enables businesses to manage accounting, financials, compliance and human resources and other critical priorities. Plexus Systems serves a global cross section of manufacturing industries (OEM and suppliers), particularly automotive, defense, medical device and aerospace companies. In 2006, Apax Partners made a strategic investment in Plexus Systems, joining the founding investment group as stakeholders in Plexus. For more information, visit www.plex.com.

SOURCE: Plexus Systems