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    5 Reasons Why Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers Should Attend PowerPlex 2018

    Mar 14, 2018

    If you want to improve your operations with the help of technology, you may want to consider attending PowerPlex 2018. This event is the world’s largest gathering of cloud manufacturing professionals who are driving the industry into the future.

    Here is what you can expect when you attend:

    1.    Peer-to-Peer Insight

    Talk to industry-specific peers at PowerPlex. You’ll learn how others have leveraged cloud technology to drive efficiency, quality, and safety from small to mid-sized manufacturers including Accuride Corporation, a global wheel and wheel end manufacturer; Fisher & Company, a seating-systems and mechanisms manufacturer; Kamco Industries, an injection, sheet molded, and Formed Fiber Felt product manufacturer; MFC Netform, a leading supplier of powertrain parts for the automotive and agricultural industries; Sanders Candy; and Shank’s Extracts, Inc. a private label flavoring and extracts company.

    2.    Real-World Examples and Best Practices

    From business management, manufacturing management, machine and system integration, supplier and customer management, and supply chain management, you can choose from over 90 sessions that provide best practices, real-world examples, and hands-on workshops. Sessions that focus on industry trends also give you a look at where things are heading, so you can stay up-to-date.

    3.    Inspiration to Innovate

    Surround yourself with innovative practices, people, and processes so you can bring ideas back to your business that increase your competitiveness. The Plex Experience Lab is one way you can get your hands on the latest ERP and manufacturing execution system (MES) solutions. Watch demonstrations, work one-on-one with our experts, and check out our Customer Showcase featuring customers who make things with Plex.

    4.    Possibilities for the Future

    Hear our CTO, Jerry Foster, talk about the latest technology and what we’re doing in areas like wearables, augmented reality/virtual reality, and the Industrial Industry of Things (IIoT). See how new technology is gaining momentum in viable use cases on the shop floor that deliver real value.

    5.    Partner Solutions

    Consult with our growing ecosystem of partners. Each bring expertise, experience, and an integrated approach to best help you be successful in deploying cloud technology to run your manufacturing business.

    Register today and join more than 1,000 leading manufacturers in Detroit, Michigan for a valuable and memorable experience.

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