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Plex Systems, Inc.

Number of employees in region: 187

Workplace Strengths

Website: www.plex.com
Careers: www.plex.com/company/employment.asp

About Plex Systems, Inc.

Plex Systems, Inc. is the developer of Plex Online, the #1 rated ERP software for manufacturers. Plex Online is a software as a service (SaaS) solution for the manufacturing enterprise. Plex Online offers industry-leading features for virtually every department within a manufacturer, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) for the shop floor, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for sales and marketing, Supply Chain Management (SCM) for procurement, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for finance and management. Plex Online's fully integrated model delivers a “shop floor to top floor” view of a manufacturer's operations, enabling management to run its business at maximum efficiency.

What the employees say:

What makes you feel appreciated at this organization?

The level of trust and respect shown to employees.

What does the leader of this organization do well?

Lead and encourage.

What makes you feel appreciated at this organization?

The incredible flexibility, it is very motivating.

What does your manager do well?

He is a great motivator and I know that, if there is a problem, he will brainstorm with me until a solution is found. He actually listens to what I am saying.

What makes you feel appreciated at this organization?

Nice office, company-provided snacks, stock options, Take Your Dog to Work Day, and on and on; this place is great!

I love my job because...

The product is very robust, and the people I work with are fantastic.

I love my job because...

I have ownership of my work. The culture of the company is very developer-oriented.

What impresses you most about senior management's understanding of what is happening in this organization?

Their vision, work ethic and understanding of what we do.

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Interesting facts

The company:
• Closed 2010 with a revenue increase of 27%, and a 26% increase in recurring revenue.
• Hired 54 new employees in 2010.
• Received 54 industry awards within last 18 months.
• Built a brand-new office with incentives from the City of Auburn Hills and the State of Michigan, and funding from its equity-firm owners.
• Added 37 new customers in 2010.
• Recently enhanced Plex Online with new technology so it could be restored within 2 hours of a disaster with data no older than 2 hours. Plex Online is the first SaaS provider in the world to achieve this disaster recovery objective.
• Treated all employees to free lunch-and-learn sessions during a Financial & Physical Wellness week in April. The event included expert talks on estate planning, coupon usage and 401Ks, as well as financial advice and health screenings.
• Held annual Take Your Kids to Work Day with events for kids ages 5 to 14. The 20+ kids who attended this year created time capsules, went on tours, and learned about careers.