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Sanders Improves Traceability and Real-Time Visibility with Cloud MES

Sanders implemented Plex cloud MES to replace manual systems, gaining real-time production tracking, traceability, and forecasting for seasonal chocolate manufacturing.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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Sanders, a premium chocolate and baked goods manufacturer, replaced labor-intensive legacy processes with Plex cloud ERP and MES. The system delivered real-time visibility from production to shipping, simplified compliance through traceability, and enabled accurate forecasting to support seasonal demand spikes and export growth. IT and operations teams reduced infrastructure maintenance while gaining anytime access to operational data.

Key takeaways

Replaced manual production tracking with real-time cloud MES visibility

Improved traceability to support regulatory compliance and quality control

Enabled accurate demand forecasting for seasonal and export production

Reduced IT overhead by moving to managed cloud infrastructure

Accelerated decision-making across production, planning, and executive teams

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