# Industry Analyst Research

The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform is routinely acknowledged by leading analyst and independent testing organizations. Explore their expert insights and reports.

## What are analysts saying?

Rockwell Automation Named a Leader in the 2024-2025 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Manufacturing Execution Systems

2026 Gartner® Market Guide for Manufacturing Execution

Plex Is a Leader in the ABI Research Competitive Ranking of Quality Management System (QMS) Software Suppliers Report

Analyst Reports, Research, and News

Plex, by Rockwell Automation Recognized as a Major Player in Six IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessments

Rockwell Automation Recognized in Various 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle Reports

2026 Gartner® Market Guide for Manufacturing Execution Systems

Plex Named to Constellation Cloud ERP ShortList for 7th Consecutive Year

Rockwell Automation Named a Leader in the 2024-2025 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Manufacturing Execution Systems

Plex Is a Leader in the ABI Research Competitive Ranking of Quality Management System (QMS) Software Suppliers Report

Rockwell Automation Named Company of the Year in the Global Manufacturing Execution Systems Industry

Building a Digital Strategy for FSMA and Food Traceability Compliance

Nucleus Research: Hot Companies to Watch in 2024

Fostering Operational Excellence Through Process Automation

Laying the Foundation for Data-Driven Operations and Digital Maturity

Forrester Consulting Study: The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform™ Delivered 400% ROI

Best Maid Achieves 185% ROI and Improves Inventory Management with Plex

Plex Is the Overall Leader in the ABI Research Competitive Ranking of MES Software Suppliers Report

Forrester Consulting Study: The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform™ Delivered 412% ROI

Gartner® Report: Use 3 Levels of Value to Manage Connected Factory Worker Initiatives