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14Critical Areas Leading ManufacturingCIOs Are Focusing on to Stay CompetitiveCritical Areas CIOs are Focusing on to Stay Competitive
2As a CIO in the Manufacturing Industry, You Need to: Provide systems that eliminate error-prone manual processeswhile also ensuring quality throughout production. Introduce tools that can drive better business results—forexample, equip a plant with sensors, data consolidation, andcentralized reporting. Evolve your technology strategy as advancements becomeavailable—while freeing your organization from out-of-datesoftware systems and version control issues.How can you address these challenges and stay competitive?The 2017 State of Manufacturing Technology survey revealedthat your top peers are succeeding by focusing on the followingfour key areas.Critical Areas CIOs are Focusing on to Stay Competitive
31Cloud-Based SolutionsCloud computing is the foundation for connected manufacturing.It fundamentally changes the cost model for business systems,giving even small and mid-sized manufacturers access to enterprise-class solutions. Among survey respondents: 98% said they value cloud-based systems for their ability tosupport continuous innovation. 45% cite cloud computing as an important contributor to newproduct introductions.97%said cost reduction was asomewhat or very importantcomponent of their clouddeployments.Critical Areas CIOs are Focusing on to Stay Competitive2Connectivity Across theManufacturing EnterpriseConnected manufacturing is the foundation for innovation.Today’s most successful manufacturers are taking connectivity tothe next level, linking every aspect of their operations and supplychains into a fully orchestrated network. Among our respondents: 96% note that improvements in connectivity to systems,machines, suppliers, and customers come as a direct result ofcloud systems. 60% of manufacturers that deploy cloud-based operationalsystems report improvements in communication andconnectivity with customers.74%experience improvedconnectivity with mobile andpersonal devices.
43Shop Floor AutomationThe Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has done more thancapture the collective imagination of business, technology, andmanufacturing professionals. We’re experiencing an explosion inthe use of new technology. Among our respondents, we saw: A 25% increase in deployments of robotics, with three out ofevery four manufacturers now using them in their manufacturing operations. More than 50% of manufacturers using sensors and IP-enabled tools and machines.30%have deployed or plan todeploy consumer tablets intheir organizations.4Data and AnalyticsBig data and analytics are greatly enhancing decision-makingfor today’s manufacturers. Connected manufacturing makesdata collection and aggregation easier than ever. Among surveyrespondents: 80% agreed that their integration has improved as a result ofusing cloud-based software. 80% have improved their insights into data using the cloud.20172016twice as many manufacturers areusing analytics today than last year,with more planning implementationsover the next five years.Critical Areas CIOs are Focusing on to Stay Competitive
5Customer Story: Ralco IndustriesIndustryPrecision metal former specializing in welded assemblies, metalstamping, design, tooling, and prototyping60%15%reduction in inventory on hand20%reduction in scrap ratesreduction in freight costs—and expediting is now rareROIAchieved ROI in less than one year through dramatic inventoryreductions“We get more advantage from Plex than we couldwith SAP or a similar system. This is the system ofthe future. Any company looking to outperform itscompetition and invest for the future will find itsway to Plex.”- JIM PIPER, PRESIDENT, RALCO INDUSTRIESCritical Areas CIOs are Focusing on to Stay Competitive
6Customer Story: Sanders ChocolatesIndustryMakers of high-quality chocolatesReal-timereporting dataEnd-to-end visibilityacross the entire production-to-shippingTraceabilitythat simplifies compliance“We knew we needed to have something moreinteractive, something off-premises, and mostimportantly, something that we didn’t have tomanage every day, and Plex was the best fit for us.”- RON RAPSON, PRESIDENT, SANDERS CHOCOLATESCritical Areas CIOs are Focusing on to Stay Competitive
7The Plex Manufacturing Cloud Automates Your Shop Floor and Informs Your Top Floor.With Plex, you can:Plan and forecast customer demandConnect your business to everythingControl your shop floor withreal-time visibilityUnlock the potential of your peopleManufacturing CIO Leaders Rely on Plex for a Single, Unified System that Includes:Supply Chain Planning (SCP)Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP)Manufacturing ExecutionSystem (MES)Manufacturing Intelligence(Analytics)Critical Areas CIOs are Focusing on to Stay Competitive
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Intelligence (Analytics) Connect your business to everything Control your shop floor with real-time visibility Manufacturing Execution System
