Plexus Systems Announces PowerPlex 2008 Conference
Annual User Conference Scheduled for May 19, 2008-21 in Grand Rapids
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19 -- Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today announced details for the company's sixth annual user conference, PowerPlex 2008.
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The event will begin with a charity golf outing and a welcome reception on Monday, May 19, 2008, and will end at the close of business on Wednesday, May 21. All PowerPlex activities will be located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with the conference sessions held at the new JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids.
The conference will feature presentations on new features and functions supported in Plexus Online, training sessions on existing software modules, industry luminaries as keynote speakers, and "best practices" presentations from Plexus customers. A detailed agenda and online registration are available online at www.plex.com/powerplex.
Call for Presentations
Plexus Systems invites customers and partners to submit speaking proposals for this event, with an emphasis on real-world case studies and best practices. To submit a speaking proposal, please visit www.plex.com/powerplex.
Call for Sponsors
PowerPlex 2008 offers opportunities for sponsors to showcase their product and service offerings and build brand awareness among attendees, all while enjoying the conference as a participant. For details on sponsorship options, please visit www.plex.com/powerplex.
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
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(TM) 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 chain 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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