Plexus Online to Optimize Business Operations at ArcaTech Systems

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Plexus Systems, Inc., providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today announced ArcaTech Systems (Mebane, N.C.) is deploying Plexus Online.

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The Plexus Online "Software as a Service" will improve all facets of ArcaTech Systems' business processes, including sales/CRM, accounting, quality, production, supply chain (purchasing, receiving/shipping, inventory, supplier assessment) and customer service.

With an implementation timeline targeted at the second quarter of 2008, the Plexus Online implementation can help ArcaTech's U.S. operations integrate with offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia and India. The 24/7 connectivity of on-demand "always on" Plexus Online helps ArcaTech avoid upfront investments in hardware, infrastructure, support and the need for software version releases.

Notes Aubrey Meador, vice president of ArcaTech Systems, "While we have been using 'software as a service' ERP systems for years, Plexus is unique in the strength of its manufacturing, supply chain and quality modules. We are excited to be working with Plexus to bring our systems to the next level to help us manage the unprecedented growth our business is experiencing."

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 ArcaTech Systems

ArcaTech Systems is a leading supplier of transaction automation solutions for the financial, retail and self-service industries. Since the company began in 1998, ArcaTech has experienced rapid growth and now has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia and India. As more companies seek new and better ways to serve their customers with transaction automation solutions, and with the continued growth of the self-service industry, ArcaTech's vision and commitment to customer service and technological innovation have helped the company become an industry leader. To find out more about ArcaTech Systems, visit www.arcatechsystems.com, e-mail info@arcatechsystems.com or call (919) 304-0080.

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.