Switching from Plex to IFS

Find out why more businesses are moving from Plex to IFS for industry-specific productivity solutions that enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and support sustainable business growth.

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When manufacturing strength is no longer enough

Plex Manufacturing Cloud delivers strong shop floor control and production visibility. But as organisations grow, many find it no longer supports the full complexity of their business.

At Platned, we work with organisations that have reached this point and are ready to move beyond manufacturing-only systems.

IFS Cloud provides a unified platform to connect operations, finance, assets and service, giving you greater control across the entire business.

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Moving beyond production

Plex is built around manufacturing execution. As your organisation evolves, you may need to:

  1. Connect finance, operations and supply chain in one ERP platform.
  2. Manage assets across their lifecycle with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM).
  3. Support multi-site or global operations with consistent processes.

IFS Cloud brings ERP, EAM and Field Service Management (FSM) together, helping you move from production-focused systems to complete business visibility.

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Reducing complexity and silos

Many organisations using Plex introduce additional systems over time to support asset management, service or project delivery.

This creates disconnected data and limited visibility.

With IFS Cloud, you benefit from:

  1. A single source of truth across your organisation.
  2. Reduced reliance on multiple systems and integrations.
  3. Real-time visibility across finance, operations and service.

Supporting growth and new business models

As businesses grow, they often move towards:

  1. Service-led offerings alongside products.
  2. Asset-based operations and long-term contracts.
  3. More complex project and engineering environments.

IFS Cloud is designed to support these models, helping you scale without adding complexity.

Enabling better decision-making

Plex provides strong shop floor data, but decision-making increasingly requires a broader view.

IFS Cloud connects data across your business, enabling:

  1. More accurate forecasting and planning.
  2. Improved asset performance and reliability.
  3. Faster, more informed decisions at every level.
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How Platned supports your transition

Switching ERP is a significant step. Our role is to make it structured, clear and low risk.

With Platned, you benefit from:

  1. A proven delivery approach through Platned Pathway™.
  2. Deep expertise in IFS Cloud across manufacturing and asset-intensive industries.
  3. Support with data migration, integration and change management.
  4. Ongoing optimisation through flexible managed services.

When is the right time to switch?

From our experience, organisations typically move from Plex to IFS Cloud when they:

  1. Have outgrown a manufacturing-only system.
  2. Need stronger asset management or service capabilities.
  3. Are managing multiple disconnected systems.
  4. Want greater visibility and control across the business.
  5. Are planning for long-term digital transformation.
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Start your move from Plex to IFS Cloud

If you are starting to feel the limitations of Plex, now is the time to explore what is possible with a unified platform.

  1. Explore how IFS Cloud can support your next stage of growth.
  2. Speak to Platned about your current systems and challenges.
  3. Build a clear, low-risk roadmap for your transition.
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