Compare Flowlens vs. Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Flowlens is a cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software designed for small to medium-sized businesses that produce equipment, machinery, and industrial systems. The platform centralizes all your business data, providing a unified solution for: Sales, inventory, and purchasing Production and profitability tracking Shop-floor data capture Complex multi-level bills of materials and production routes Traceability and quality management Sub-contractor workflow management After-sales service and asset history Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and supplier management Automatic alerts for stock shortages and purchase order creation Flowlens integrates with popular accounting software like Xero, Quickbooks Online, and Sage 50, allowing you to transfer data automatically and eliminate the need for manual data entry. By moving from time-consuming manual processes and spreadsheets to Flowlens, customers typically save a full day or more of work per person each week and can scale their operations faster than using manual spreadsheets our outdated software. You can learn more by watching case studies on our website or by requesting a free trial. In addition to the software, Flowlens also offers expert implementation services to help you get started. “It has given us total oversight of our manufacturing workflows and costing. Compliance with ISO 9001, with its built-in traceability. Plus, training is a breeze too with its intuitive user interface. I don’t know how we managed without it before.” - Paul Atherton, General Manager, Cap Coder

Enhance the efficiency of your plant floor through high-definition visibility, foolproof management, and a real-time production environment that seamlessly integrates with your ERP by design. Traditional ERP systems were not specifically built for manufacturing execution, and relying on post-production information, or “back-flushing,” does little to aid in controlling output during the manufacturing process. Plex’s Manufacturing Execution Suite (Plex MES) offers real-time production oversight, providing immediate access to manufacturing data for comprehensive visibility and effective closed-loop control. This adaptable, cloud-native solution is crafted for straightforward deployment, standardization, and seamless integration with your existing corporate ERP. The suite comprises a collection of unified shop floor applications operating on a shared database, minimizing the potential for disruptions or errors caused by inter-application connections. With a focus on a paperless environment, it is user-friendly, empowering operators to boost productivity while eliminating manual process errors, ultimately transforming the way manufacturing operations are conducted. By integrating these systems, businesses can achieve a more streamlined and efficient manufacturing process.