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Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

byPlex, by Rockwell Automation
in
4.1
Market Presence: Manufacturing Execution Systems, Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises

Overview

Product Information on Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform?

Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform is a software designed to support manufacturing operations by providing solutions for production management, inventory tracking, quality control and supply chain visibility. The software enables integration of shop floor processes with real-time data analytics, offering manufacturers insights into operational efficiency and product traceability. It facilitates automation of tasks such as scheduling, order management and compliance reporting. By consolidating essential manufacturing functions into one system, the software aims to address challenges related to disconnected data sources, manual processes and limited transparency across manufacturing workflows.

Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Pricing

Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform software uses a subscription-based pricing model, typically structured per user or per site, and may vary based on the number of modules or features selected by the customer. Pricing details are usually customized according to the operational scale and requirements of the manufacturing organization, and may involve implementation or setup fees.

Overall experience with Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Director of IT
50M - 250M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Fully integrated solution to succeed in a manufacturing business.”

4.0
Jun 24, 2026
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IT Manager
250M - 500M USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Downtime Reporting Criteria Raise Concerns Over Accuracy Of Service Availability Claims”

1.0
Jan 7, 2026
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Rockwell Automation's Plex focuses on delivering smart manufacturing solutions via the cloud. The main business problem Plex solves is incorporating connectivity, automation, tracking, and analysis into the business processes of manufacturers. Its platform, the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform, offers facilities such as manufacturing execution, enterprise resource planning, quality control, supply chain planning and management, asset performance monitoring, production surveillance, process automation, and analytics. These functionalities enable seamless integration of people, systems, machines, and supply chains for precise, efficient, and agile management.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1995
Head office location
United States
Parent Company
Rockwell Automation
Website
http://www.plex.com

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Peer Discussions

Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Reviews and Ratings

4.1

(242 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
29%
4 Star
59%
3 Star
12%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
1%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Director of IT
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Fully integrated solution to succeed in a manufacturing business.

    4.0
    Jun 24, 2026
    Plex has been a game changer for our company. The way in which all aspects of our business are integrated from back office to quality data makes it possible for us to do more with less resources. It is one source for almost all of our business needs. We track financials, Human Resources, purchasing, sales, EDI, production, quality data, product traceability, Shipping and Receiving, inventory control and more all in one system.
  • Director of IT
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Fully integrated solution to succeed in a manufacturing business.

    4.0
    Jun 24, 2026
    Plex has been a game changer for our company. The way in which all aspects of our business are integrated from back office to quality data makes it possible for us to do more with less resources. It is one source for almost all of our business needs. We track financials, Human Resources, purchasing, sales, EDI, production, quality data, product traceability, Shipping and Receiving, inventory control and more all in one system.
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Deciding Factors: Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Vs. Market Average
Performance of Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Across Market Features

Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Likes & Dislikes

Like

The way in which all major manufacturing needs can be met with one system.

Like

The way in which all major manufacturing needs can be met with one system.

Like

The way in which all major manufacturing needs can be met with one system.

Dislike

Rockwell Automation incorrectly reports its downtime. They do not consider things like not being able to login or process any production as downtime. If even one small portion of the system works, it is not considered downtime. Even if your entire site can't be reached because of a server issue on Plex's end, it won't be reported as downtime as long as a single customer across the country is still able to login.

Dislike

Rockwell Automation incorrectly reports its downtime. They do not consider things like not being able to login or process any production as downtime. If even one small portion of the system works, it is not considered downtime. Even if your entire site can't be reached because of a server issue on Plex's end, it won't be reported as downtime as long as a single customer across the country is still able to login.

Dislike

Rockwell Automation incorrectly reports its downtime. They do not consider things like not being able to login or process any production as downtime. If even one small portion of the system works, it is not considered downtime. Even if your entire site can't be reached because of a server issue on Plex's end, it won't be reported as downtime as long as a single customer across the country is still able to login.

User Sentiment About Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform
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