Plexus Online to Help Manage Business Operations at RFM Inc.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today announced RFM Inc. (Brighton, Mich.) is implementing Plexus Online to facilitate management of its business.

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The Plexus Online, delivered on a "Software as a Service" model, will improve all aspects of RFM's business and manufacturing processes, including engineering, Sales/CRM, accounting, quality, production, supply chain (purchasing, receiving/shipping, inventory, supplier assessment) and Human Resources functions.

RFM's primary focus in the first phase of implementation will be on order entry, part tracking and scheduling, inventory control, and better financial reporting.

"We really look upon the Plexus System as a tool to help us improve communications throughout the operation," says Rudy Meffert, Vice President and General Manager of RFM, Inc. "In addition, we look to Plexus Online to facilitate on-line connectivity with our parent company, Mitsubishi Materials."

Plexus Online offers over 350 functional modules, providing manufacturers instant access to vital information and management functions using a simple Web browser. The on-demand solution features enterprise resource planning (ERP) functions such as accounting and finance modules, customer relationship management (CRM) features such as order entry and tracking, manufacturing execution systems (MES) functions such as production scheduling and machine integration and supply chain management (SCM) functions such as supplier quality and traceability.

About RFM Inc.

RFM Inc. is a leading supplier of index-able carbide cutting systems and provides CNC machining services. RFM is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Materials U.S.A. Corporation and supports automotive, aerospace and oil industry customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

About Plexus Systems, Inc.

Since 1995, Plexus Systems, Inc. (Auburn Hills, Mich.) has maintained a singular vision -- to drive significant cost, quality and productivity improvements for manufacturers, from the shop floor to the top floor. Plexus Online(TM) is an on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise. Plexus Systems originated as an internal solution at a manufacturing company, designed to resolve quality challenges, including production, distribution and global supply chains management issues. Today, Plexus Online enables businesses to manage accounting, financials, compliance and human resources and other critical priorities. Plexus Systems serves a global cross section of manufacturing industries (OEM and suppliers), particularly automotive, defense, medical device and aerospace companies. In 2006, Apax Partners (www.apax.com) made a strategic investment in Plexus Systems, joining the founding investment group as stakeholders in Plexus. For more information, visit www.plex.com.