Downeast Cider Case Study: Plex MES Implementation Results

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Downeast Cider Case Study: Plex MES Implementation Results

Case study showing how Downeast Cider replaced 50 spreadsheets with Plex MES, achieving 17% COGS reduction and 10% lower inventory costs.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Downeast Cider, the top US craft cider producer, implemented Plex Manufacturing Execution System with Revolution Group to replace manual spreadsheets and gain traceability. The six-month rollout delivered single-source data visibility, lot-level quality tracking, and record sales within the first month. Results included 17% lower cost of goods sold and 10% reduced inventory carrying costs while maintaining production during go-live.

Key takeaways

Replaced 50 spreadsheets with integrated MES for formal process control

Achieved 17% reduction in cost of goods sold post-implementation

Reduced inventory carrying costs by 10% through improved accuracy

Implemented full lot traceability from raw material to finished goods

Completed six-month go-live without production shutdown

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