TRAVERSE CITY – Plex Systems, provider of Plex Online, Cloud ERP for manufacturers, will be the exclusive corporate sponsor of social media and the manufacturing sessions on August 6, 2012 at the Center for Automotive Research 2012 Management Briefing Seminars.
The seminars will take place August 6-9 in Traverse City. The event has been an annual tradition since 1965 and attracts more than 900 automotive industry stakeholders. This year?s theme, ?Maximizing Momentum? includes seminars addressing critical issues and emerging trends in the automotive industry. Plex Systems? customer Larry Jutte, president and chief operating officer, Ernie Green Industries, will speak on August 6 in a panel discussion on, ?Global Manufacturing Strategies.?
?We are pleased to participate at CAR MBS, one of the prestigious events for the manufacturing community,? stated Plex Systems President and CEO Mark Symonds. ?We have a rich legacy with the automotive industry as Plex Online originated from this sector. With our sponsorship we aim to communicate our commitment to the automotive industry and how technology solutions can continue to drive innovation and manufacturing success.?
In addition to Jutte, John Fleming, executive vice president, global manufacturing and labor affairs at Ford Motor Company and Hidetoshi Imazu, executive vice president, manufacturing and supply chain management, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will also present during the Global Manufacturing Strategies session.
?Gaining efficiencies while successfully operating on a global level are a necessity for serious contenders,? said Dr. Jay Baron, CAR?s CEO and chair of the session, ?and Plex Systems is at the heart of helping companies succeed in this competitive environment.?
Teaming with Plex Systems, CAR will showcase timely seminars and related conference activities via online social media outlets such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr and Facebook. For detailed information, visit the event’s website at mbs.cargroup.org. For the latest updates, follow the MBS conversation on Twitter (#MBS2012), sponsored by Plex Systems.
