West-Bake to Improve Inventory Accuracy and Real time Decision Making Using Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform from Rockwell Automation

Core Insights - Rockwell Automation has partnered with West-Bake Ltd. to implement the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform™ for enhanced operational management and scalability in response to growing demand in Europe [1][4]. Company Overview - West-Bake Ltd. is an Irish baked-goods company based in Glenamaddy, Co. Galway, operating a 44,000 ft² (4,088 m²) bakery focused on producing muffins, cookies, and cakes for European customers [3]. Technology Adoption - The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform™ will enable West-Bake to improve inventory and quality control through digitalization, facilitating better management as the company scales its manufacturing operations [3][5]. - The initial search for an ERP solution led to the discovery that the Plex manufacturing execution system (MES) and quality management system (QMS) would provide significant business benefits, with the MES expected to fund the ERP investment [4]. Operational Benefits - The digitalization of inventory and quality records is anticipated to yield substantial time, effort, and cost savings, along with more accurate records and improved supply chain management [5]. - The "train the trainer" approach offered by Plex will allow West-Bake to independently configure the system for future products and manufacturing lines, ensuring real-time data accessibility for all internal stakeholders [5]. Company Profile - Rockwell Automation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, employing approximately 27,000 individuals across more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2024 [6].