JF Fredericks Aero Improves Supplier Scores with Plex MES Implementation

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JF Fredericks Aero Improves Supplier Scores with Plex MES Implementation

Case study showing how JF Fredericks Aero used Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform to raise supplier audit scores by 13-15 points and achieve 15% annual growth without added headcount.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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JF Fredericks Aero, an aerospace component manufacturer in Farmington, CT, replaced paper-based planning and legacy ERP with the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform. The implementation delivered real-time production visibility, automated quality gatekeeping, and integrated document control. Within six months the company improved its Supplier Health Assessment score by 15 points and its overall supplier audit score by 13 points while sustaining 15% annual revenue growth without increasing staff.

Key takeaways

13-point increase in overall supplier audit score after go-live

15-point improvement in Supplier Health Assessment within six months

15% annual growth achieved without adding headcount

Real-time scheduling and inventory visibility replaced manual printouts

Automated quality gates prevent shipment of nonconforming parts

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