Plexus Online Recognized as Top Manufacturing Software Provider by Manufacturing Business Technology Magazine

According to Manufacturing Business Technology Magazine, Plexus Online is one of the year's top technologies. Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, was named the magazine's top emerging software in the on-demand enterprise systems category. Plexus Systems, Inc. is distinguished among software vendors by its software as a service (SaaS) distribution model and innovative use of technology.

Auburn Hills, MI (PRWEB) November 5, 2007 -- Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today announced it has been named a top emerging software vendor by Manufacturing Business Technology Magazine. The article -- entitled "Recognizing innovation in the global manufacturing enterprise" -- has been published in the magazine's recent special report, and Plexus Online appears in the on-demand enterprise systems category.

Industry leaders and the publication's editors chose Plexus Online due to its domain expertise, which is cited as a need in the manufacturing industry. Plexus Systems, Inc. is distinguished among software vendors by its software as a service (SaaS) distribution model and innovative use of technology.

"This recognition by Manufacturing Business Technology is an honor for our Plexus Systems team," remarked Mark Symonds, Plexus Systems Chief Executive Officer. "The award confirms the value provided to our global customers in automotive, aerospace, defense and medical device manufacturing. Plexus Online enables them to achieve superior performance, improved efficiencies, and reduced costs."

According to Manufacturing Business Technology, the technologies included in this year's roster of the 40 vendors are forging the next generation of technology and process innovation. The article appears in the publication and online at http://www.mbtmag.com/article/CA6487609.html?q=40+vendors.

Plexus Online is an on-demand solution, building on the SaaS model pioneered by Salesforce.com and NetSuite. Plexus Online offers over 350 functional modules, providing companies instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple web browser. The on-demand solution features enterprise resource planning (ERP) functions such as accounting and finance modules, customer relationship management (CRM) features such as order entry and tracking, manufacturing execution systems (MES) function such as production scheduling and machine integration, and supply chain management (SCM) functions such as supplier quality and traceability.

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 an on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, delivering a powerful, real-time interface. Plexus Systems originated internally at a manufacturing company, and was designed to resolve quality challenges, including production, distribution and global supply chains management issues. Today, Plexus Online also enables businesses to manage accounting, financials, compliance and human resources and other top priorities. Plexus Systems serves a cross section of manufacturing industries (OEM and suppliers), particularly automotive, defense, medical device and aerospace companies headquartered in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

Plexus Systems has partnered with Apax Partners (www.apax.com), one of the world's leading global private equity groups, to drive global expansion and further strengthen the company's products, services and market position. Apax Partners operates across the US, Europe and Asia and has more than $20 billion in funds under management and advice. In 2006, funds advised by Apax made a strategic investment in Plexus Systems, joining the founding investment group as stakeholders in Plexus. Visit www.plex.com for more information.

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