King Nutronics and GR Technology Announce Go-live of Rockwell Automation’s Plex Smart Manufacturing Cloud

Key Takeaways

King Nutronics successfully implemented Rockwell Automation's Plex Smart Manufacturing Cloud, enhancing calibration activities and overall operational efficiency through the GR8T Platform Pathway Bot.

Industry-specific ERP systems, like Plex, significantly improve manufacturing processes by optimizing workflows, reducing inventory costs by up to 30%, and meeting compliance standards, thereby supporting agile manufacturing.

Existing customers of GR Technology and Plex have reported substantial improvements in efficiency, profitability, and decision-making, showcasing the benefits of integrating tailored ERP systems into manufacturing operations.

King Nutronics and GR Technology are proud to announce the successful go-live of Rockwell Automation’s Plex Smart Manufacturing Cloud and the seamless integration of RMB Solutions’ Service Management Application thanks to the GR8T Platform Pathway Bot. This achievement streamlines King Nutronics’ calibration activities for repair products and finished goods, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving increased sales and profitability.

GR Technology, Inc. dba DKM Inc., is a provider of ERP services for mid-sized to enterprise manufacturers worldwide, and King Nutronics Corporation is a provider of pressure, temperature, torque, and force measurement instruments for the Defense, Aircraft, Avionics, Petrochemical, and Utility industries. Used daily in the punishing environments encountered by the United States Armed Forces, NASA, and other global clients, these instruments are known for their accuracy and durability.

King Nutronics selected Rockwell Automation’s Plex ERP over competitors for its powerful utilities and integration capabilities provided by GR Technology. The GR8T Pathway Bot enables automatic daily syncs, on-demand data refresh, and the ability to drive job and purchasing demands, leveraging customer purchase orders from Service Management to Plex. These features enhance supply chain efficiency and overall company operations, lowering warranty costs.

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“GR Technology’s GR8T Pathway Bot has transformed our calibration and repair processes with streamlined access to information and simplified record-keeping. The communication between Plex and the GR8T Pathway Bot enables us to efficiently maintain standardized, centralized service operations for our products,” said Leslie King, General Manager at King Nutronics.

Rockwell Automation’s Plex Systems offers a cloud-native Smart Manufacturing Platform Mid-sized to large enterprises across industries such as automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and food and beverage, focusing on driving efficiency, scalability, and innovation in manufacturing operations. When Rockwell acquired Plex in 2021 for $2.22 billion, Plex was serving over 700 customers across 37 countries, managing more than 8 billion transactions per day.

“We developed GR8T Pathway Bots to empower leading companies like King Nutronics with seamless communication between third-party applications and their Plex ERP. We are proud to contribute to their success story,” said Lorren Riggle, COO of GR Technology., Inc.

What this means for ERP Insiders

Manufacturers should include industry-specific ERP options on their short-list. Implementing industry-specific ERP systems offers manufacturing companies tailored solutions that address their unique operational challenges. Manufacturing-specific ERPs provide integrated workflows that optimize production processes, reducing downtime and increasing output. ERP systems can reduce inventory holding costs by up to 30% through optimized inventory management, avoiding overstocking and stockouts. Industry-specific ERPs assist in meeting compliance standards, such as ISO 9001 and AS9100, ensuring product quality and design standards are maintained. ERP implementation success rates have improved significantly, with studies showing that 88% of organizations successfully implemented ERP systems, thanks to advancements in cloud computing and industry-specific solutions. And manufacturing ERPs enable rapid response to changing customer demands and market conditions, supporting agile manufacturing practices.

Learn from Rockwell / Plex’s existing customer base. Southern Precision Fabrication (SPF), implemented the Plex ERP system to digitize operations, resulting in a 10% increase in profit margins and a 40% improvement in on-time delivery. The platform provided real-time shop floor visibility and automated data collection, enhancing efficiency and decision-making. By adopting Plex ERP, Everyday Technologies achieved a 20% reduction in on-hand inventory within the first three months. The cloud-based solution offered real-time access to production data and automated inventory control, enabling precise forecasting and strategic inventory management. Kendrick Plastics utilized Plex MES to eliminate data silos and gain near real-time data visibility, leading to better business decisions and reduced scrap rates. The system enhanced production efficiency and quality control in their automotive component manufacturing processes.

Learn from GR Technology’s existing customer base. RB&W Manufacturing implemented GR Technology’s GR8T Platform, integrating Salesforce CRM and Plex by Rockwell Automation. This integration enabled effective management of win/loss analyses, capitalization on sales opportunities, and informed strategic decisions based on pipeline management. Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) utilized Plex MES, enhanced by GR Technology’s GR8T Platform and EDI Passport, to automate 3PL-to-customer transitions. This automation improved supply chain reliability, saved shipping costs, and streamlined operations by automatically updating containers and generating shipment order notifications. In partnership with RMB Solutions, GR Technology assisted Landoll Corporation in reducing warranty expenses from 5.9% to 0.45% while tripling production. The implementation of an intuitive platform led to time and cost savings, improved accuracy, and enhanced customer satisfaction.