Jane Biddle of the Aberdeen Group to present The Lean Benchmarking Study: Closing the Reality Gap

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Plexus Systems, providers of the on-demand manufacturing performance system Plexus Online, and Wixom, Mich.-based Maverick Solutions have teamed up to host an inaugural presentation of a recently released lean manufacturing study on Tuesday, April 25th at 11:00 am at Plexus Systems at 1731 Harmon Road in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Plexus Systems is a sponsor and underwriter of the benchmarking study from industry analyst company, The Aberdeen Group entitled The Lean Benchmarking Study: Closing the Reality Gap. The presentation will be delivered by Ms. Jane Biddle, a vice president of global manufacturing at the Aberdeen Group.

The public is welcome to attend. To secure a space, individuals should call 1.888.470.5559 ext. 2 or email Email Contact. Registration is required for admittance.

The timely research findings are vital for many of today's manufacturing companies faced with tight profit margins; escalating costs; demanding customers; and increasing competition. The research uncovers what is needed to institutionalize processes, improve productivity, prepare for new product launches, and drive culture change throughout the company and supplier base.

As noted in the final study, Plexus Online is designed around lean principles, letting manufacturers identify continuous improvement with unparalleled visibility. Lean manufacturing, quality management, ERP/MRP functionality and inventory tracking are central elements of Plexus Online.

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About Plexus Systems

For over a decade, Plexus Systems (Auburn Hills, MI) has maintained a singular vision -- to drive significant cost, quality and productivity improvements in the manufacturing sector from the shop floor to the top floor. Plexus Online(TM) is the first true on-demand manufacturing performance system. It delivers a powerful, real-time interface to the total manufacturing process. With the ability to manage a single facility or an entire enterprise, Plexus Online allows manufacturers to closely track critical aspects of their operation, anywhere, anytime. Plexus Online consists of over 350 functional modules allowing companies instant access to vital information using a simple web browser. Plexus Online includes shop floor control, traceability, quality management, EDI, accounting and many other capabilities configured as a fully integrated system or as a point solution to augment other ERP software. http://www.plex.com.

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