The Connected Worker Revolution
Manufacturing changes fast — invest in innovation to deliver value where it matters most.Plex Connected Worker by Rockwell Automation empowers workers through technology, data, and enhanced communication. The solution doesn't just connect workers to the production; it connects them to productivity, along with process, people, and purpose, to foster a greater sense of ownership and awareness of their work.
Productivity
Connect people to productivity to enhance automation and documentation
Process
Connect people to process to improve coordination and optimize task distribution
People
Connect people to people to encourage an engaged and informed workplace culture with "smart communication"
Purpose
Connect people to purpose to boost retention and inspire employees to do their best work
Plex Connected Worker
There are many challenges facing manufacturers when it comes to workforce connection. Click on a challenge to discover how Plex Connected Worker provides unique solutions.
Attracting and maintaining a skilled workforce is crucial for success in the manufacturing industry. Leverage modern technology and foster a people- and purpose-driven culture to create a place where people want to work.
Productivity
Modern manufacturing employees expect modern technology. Attract and retain the next generation of workers with Digital Work Instructions in Plex Connected Worker, which offers the latest tools to help employees work and share knowledge efficiently.
Process
A clear vision of the work that needs to be done eases confusion for workers, making them less likely to leave. Collective insight into who is responsible for what can also lead to more efficient operations and better resource optimization.
People
Use tools that foster collaboration and mentorship to strengthen team bonds. Building a people-focused culture increases employee retention and makes your company more appealing to top talent.
Purpose
When employees see how their work aligns with your organization’s mission, they gain a greater sense of purpose. Human beings thrive when we combine pleasure and purpose to do meaningful work, and a sense of purpose promotes longer tenures and higher job satisfaction levels.
Manufacturing operations need efficient communication and knowledge-sharing tools. Plex’s Digital Work Instructions and Chat features facilitate an informed, connected workforce.
Productivity
Use tools like Plex’s Digital Work Instructions to share knowledge and ensure everyone can access the same information throughout the hiring, training, operation, and maintenance processes.
Process
Ensuring people understand the context of their work allows them to grow their knowledge. Effectively coordinating activities also creates more opportunities for learning and knowledge sharing.
People
Digital tools like Plex Chat empower better, faster collaboration and problem-solving across organizations.
Purpose
Communicating your company’s vision and impact drives a greater sense of purpose, increases retention, and stores knowledge inside your organization.
Several factors can contribute to productivity loss, including employees leaving their workstations to help others or to explain complicated work instructions. Organizations that utilize modern technology to simplify tasks and keep teams on track can dramatically improve their productivity.
Productivity
Leverage modern technology and tooling to ensure employees execute tasks correctly, whether they’ve been with your company for 30 minutes or 30 years.
Process
Teams that stay on track increase output. Using modern technology to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time reduces inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
People
Employees slow down when they must leave their workstations to solve problems with others. Embedded collaboration alongside work interfaces drives efficient collaboration and a more productive workforce.
Purpose
Encourage workers by helping them understand the value of their work. Meaningful work increases motivation, which in turn drives productivity.
Enhancing employees’ understanding of their work can increase quality across your organization. When workers grasp how their work benefits their team and the company’s mission, they’re more likely to perform at their best.
Productivity
Providing employees with a granular, task-based view of their work is essential for maintaining quality. Interactive work instructions and integrated checksheets ensure consistency.
Process
Assigning the right people to complete tasks at the right time ensures high-quality output. You can also reduce waste by running related tasks efficiently and assigning corrective activities when necessary.
People
Use Chat features to share knowledge across your enterprise, reduce mistakes, and upskill your workforce.
Purpose
Understanding why their work matters gives workers more insight and purpose. A greater sense of purpose also motivates employees to perform well, increasing their focus and the quality of their work.
Safety is fundamental to your organization’s success and your workers’ well-being. Create an environment that inspires trust and ensures everyone gets home safely with technology that fosters communication and competence.
Productivity
Digital Work Instructions strengthen knowledge and ensure tasks are completed correctly, driving high levels of safety.
Process
Reduce process risks by assigning the right people to the right work and ensuring they understand when and how to execute their tasks.
People
People don’t need to collaborate next to each other to work efficiently. Reduce the risk of safety incidents by empowering your employees to collaborate from afar, driving down movement across the floor. When incidents do occur, facilitate your employees’ communication abilities to help them spread the word quickly.
Purpose
Workers are safer and more focused when they understand the company's strategic objectives and how their work impacts those goals.
One platform, endless opportunities
The Connected Worker solution houses tools for productivity, training, and more in a single platform.
Decrease spending and overhead with a singular product suite that delivers unmatched outcomes.
Seamlessly integrate product and employee experience.
Drive cybersafety with enterprise-grade security to protect capabilities and reduce “attack surfaces.”
Enjoy a platform built on modern containerized technology.
Enhancing skills, driving value
Plex Connected Worker can help modern manufacturing organizations maintain productivity, safety, and quality while creating a connection to your skill-building practices.
Learn more at Plex.com