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Plex MES Enables Accurate Management of 450,000 Prosthetic Configurations

Case study shows how Plex MES and ERP handle complex product configuration, traceability, and same-day build-to-order for a prosthetic manufacturer.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
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College Park Industries implemented Plex Manufacturing Cloud to manage up to 450,000 possible prosthetic foot builds. The integrated ERP and MES system captures patient-specific requirements, generates build sheets via option configurator, assigns serial numbers for regulatory compliance, and supports real-time decision making across departments and global distributors.

Key takeaways

Plex manages 450,000 configuration variants for a single product line

Option configurator converts patient data into production build sheets

Serial number tracking meets medical device traceability requirements

Real-time data access replaces month-end reporting for sales and operations

Same-day order-to-ship cycle achieved for build-to-order prosthetics

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