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Your OEE Is Lying to You: Fix Your Downtime Reason Codes

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Back in June, we walked through Plex's three Production Monitoring views: the Control Panel for the operator at the machine, Production Statuses for the supervisor across the line, and the Visual Plant Floor for the manager who needs the whole building at a glance. Every one of those views has a quiet dependency nobody talks about. They are only as honest as the downtime data underneath them. And the downtime data is only as honest as the reason codes your operators enter. Here is the uncomfortable version: if your operators are stamping "Other," "Misc," or "Downtime" on two-thirds of your stoppages, or entering everything from memory at the end of the shift, then your OEE number is a work of fiction. A nicely formatted, color-coded work of fiction - but fiction all the same. Listen to this post: The gap hiding in your dashboards Production Monitoring is excellent at one thing: telling you when a workcenter stopped and for how long. The...
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How Plex ERP Enhances Inventory Visibility during Order Entry

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  In today's fast-paced business environment, efficiently managing inventory is crucial for customer satisfaction and operational success. Plex ERP provides robust solutions that streamline the inventory check process during order entry, ensuring that businesses can quickly assess their available inventory. This article delves into how the Plex ERP can assist in checking inventory during the order entry process. Recalculating Available Inventory When entering sales orders, it's essential to understand the status of your inventory. Plex ERP allows users to recalculate available inventory directly on the Order Line Rapid Entry screen. Here’s how to do it: Access the Sales Orders Screen : Start from the main dashboard and navigate to the sales orders section. Adjust Filters and Click Search : Refine your search criteria to locate the desired sales order. Select a Sales Order : Click on the order you wish to review. Open Order Line Rapid Entry : On the Action Bar, select the ...
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