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OKAY Industries Case Study: Plex Cloud ERP Drives Plant Efficiency

Metalforming manufacturer replaces 18 databases with Plex Cloud ERP, gaining real-time WIP visibility, automated costing, and 2% quarterly press efficiency gains.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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OKAY Industries, a precision metal stamper serving medical, defense, and automotive markets, implemented Plex Cloud ERP to consolidate fragmented data systems. The deployment started with quality management, then expanded to detailed per-part costing and production monitoring. Real-time dashboards eliminated part shortages, enabled root-cause analysis of press downtime, and supported double-digit annual growth without added administrative staff.

Key takeaways

Consolidated 18 separate databases into one real-time Cloud ERP platform

Press efficiency improved 2% each quarter after go-live

Automated costing reports reduced analysis time from hours to seconds

Real-time floor visibility eliminated stockouts and improved decision speed

Supported 17-23% annual revenue growth without additional non-production staff

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