# FactoryFour, Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform vs Arena PLM & QMS Comparison

| | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 73 | 441 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (63.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (58.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### FactoryFour

**Not enough data**

### Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

**Not enough data**

### Arena PLM & QMS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (25 reviews)
- Document Management (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Limitations (9 reviews)
- Missing Features (8 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | 7.9 (58 reviews) | 8.6 (390 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 8.0 (60 reviews) | 8.1 (397 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 7.0 (42 reviews) | 8.1 (197 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 7.2 (37 reviews) | 8.4 (138 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 7.1 (55 reviews) | 8.5 (327 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 7.7 (38 reviews) | 8.8 (138 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 6.6 (59 reviews) | 8.5 (387 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### FactoryFour

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Arena PLM & QMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Arena PLM Launch

Price: Contact Us

Description: *additional fees apply

Key Features:
- BOM Management
- Document Management
- Change Management

[Browse all 7 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Process ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactoryFour** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | 8.6/10 | 9 |
| **Arena PLM & QMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Accounting

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Chart of Accounts** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tags & Dimensions** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Batches** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Payments Scheduling** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Settlements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Inventory & Warehouse

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Costing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Product Master** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shelf Life** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hazardous Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Purchasing

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Demand** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **In Transit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sales & Marketing

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customer Master** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ATP** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Order History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Returns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Limits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pricing & Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Manufacturing

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **MRP** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Formulas & Recipes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MPS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shop Floor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Co-Products & By-Products** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Quality Management

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inspections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rework** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Waste** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Defects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recalls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Requirements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Distribution

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Picking & Packing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Packing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Labelling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### HR

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI  - Process ERP

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mixed Mode ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactoryFour** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arena PLM & QMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Accounting

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Chart of Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tags & Dimensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Batches** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payments Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Settlements** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Inventory & Warehouse

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Costing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Master** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Purchasing

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Demand** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **In Transit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sales & Marketing

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customer Master** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ATP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Returns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Limits** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Pricing & Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Discrete Manufacturing

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **MRP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MPS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shop Floor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **BOM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Process Manufacturing 

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Formulas & Recipes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Co-Products & By-Products** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### ETO Manufacturing

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Concurrent Engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Quality Management

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inspections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rework** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Waste** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Defects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Service

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Field Service** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Warranty Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Distribution

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Picking & Packing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### HR

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI  - Mixed Mode ERP

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactoryFour** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | 8.8/10 | 8 |
| **Arena PLM & QMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Identify Demand** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Resources** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Production Plans** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Scheduling

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Production Schedules** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI -  Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Job Shop Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactoryFour** | 9.7/10 | 6 |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arena PLM & QMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Front-Office

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Contacts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Manufacturing

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Product Configuration** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work orders** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Back-Office

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchasing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI -  Job Shop Management

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Medical QMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactoryFour** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arena PLM & QMS** | 8.3/10 | 90 |

#### Quality Management

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Design Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (79 reviews) | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (72 reviews) | 
| **Supplier Network Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (66 reviews) | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (68 reviews) | 

#### Quality System

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (64 reviews) | 
| **Real-time Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (65 reviews) | 
| **Document Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (82 reviews) | 
| **Quality Processes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (78 reviews) | 

### Discrete ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactoryFour** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arena PLM & QMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Accounting

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Chart of Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tags & Dimensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Batches** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Payments Scheduling** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Settlements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Inventory & Warehouse

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Costing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Master** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Purchasing

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Demand** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **In Transit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sales & Marketing

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customer Master** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ATP** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Order History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Returns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Limits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pricing & Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Manufacturing

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **WIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MRP** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **BOM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MPS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shop Floor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Quality Management

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inspections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rework** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Waste** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Defects** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Distribution

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Picking & Packing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### HR

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI 

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Discrete ERP

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### ERP Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactoryFour** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | 7.3/10 | 37 |
| **Arena PLM & QMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Accounting

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | 7.1 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | 7.2 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | 8.0 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | Not enough data | 6.8 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Collections Automation** | Not enough data | 6.7 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Statements** | Not enough data | 7.2 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Customization** | Not enough data | 7.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | 7.5 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Monitor Cash Positions** | Not enough data | 7.1 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Entity / Consolidation** | Not enough data | 7.3 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | 7.5 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Recognition Rules** | Not enough data | 7.1 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Reconciliations** | Not enough data | 7.3 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Tags / Dimensions** | Not enough data | 7.5 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payments Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Batches** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Settlements ** | Not enough data | 7.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Methods** | Not enough data | 7.3 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Back Office

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Allocation** | Not enough data | 6.8 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Register** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Lean Management** | Not enough data | 7.3 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | 7.1 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Organization Management** | Not enough data | 7.5 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Portfolio Mix** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | 8.2 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Requisition** | Not enough data | 7.3 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.2 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Sourcing** | Not enough data | 7.3 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Status** | Not enough data | 7.7 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | 7.4 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Warranty Management** | Not enough data | 6.5 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Front Office

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ATP** | Not enough data | 7.2 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Checkout Process** | Not enough data | 6.1 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Rules** | Not enough data | 7.0 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Contact & Account Management** | Not enough data | 7.3 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Portal** | Not enough data | 6.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Field Service Booking** | Not enough data | 6.1 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Field Service Dispatch** | Not enough data | 5.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Product & Price List Management** | Not enough data | 7.8 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Product Catalog** | Not enough data | 7.5 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Promotions and Discounts** | Not enough data | 6.5 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Quote & Order Management** | Not enough data | 6.0 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Returns / Refunds** | Not enough data | 7.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Storefront Design Tools** | Not enough data | 6.7 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Territory & Quota Management** | Not enough data | 6.0 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Tickets** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Configuration** | Not enough data | 6.7 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | 7.0 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import and Export Tools** | Not enough data | 6.9 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 7.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Centralized Inventory Database** | Not enough data | 8.2 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **In Transit** | Not enough data | 7.2 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | 7.3 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Pricing and Costing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Tracking / Ordering** | Not enough data | 8.5 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Picking Methods** | Not enough data | 6.9 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Picking Planning** | Not enough data | 7.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Receiving** | Not enough data | 8.5 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping Options** | Not enough data | 7.8 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | Not enough data | 6.7 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 7.7 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Output Document Generation** | Not enough data | 7.4 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.0 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 7.4 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Capability** | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Production

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BOM** | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Defects** | Not enough data | 7.7 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Identify Demand** | Not enough data | 7.3 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Inspections** | Not enough data | 8.0 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Resources** | Not enough data | 7.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **MPS** | Not enough data | 7.7 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **MRP** | Not enough data | 8.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Production Plans** | Not enough data | 7.5 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Rework** | Not enough data | 7.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Shop Floor** | Not enough data | 8.5 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Waste** | Not enough data | 7.0 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **WIP** | Not enough data | 7.8 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting & Analytics

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.0 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 6.5 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 7.4 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - ERP Systems

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Industrial IoT

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactoryFour** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arena PLM & QMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Systems Management

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### IoT Capabilities

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Environmental Conditions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI -  Industrial IoT

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Quality Management (QMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactoryFour** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | 8.0/10 | 17 |
| **Arena PLM & QMS** | 8.0/10 | 109 |

#### Nonconformance

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Conformance Records** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **CAPA** | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (95 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Quality system

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (100 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (92 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Analytics and Reports** | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Risk Management

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments** | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Operational Risk** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Supplier Evaluation** | Feature Not Available | 7.6 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Inspection Management

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 7.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (77 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Corrective Actions** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standards & Regulations** | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Permits** | Not enough data | 7.1 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (69 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 7.9 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Security & Privacy** | Not enough data | 9.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.9 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Flexibility** | Not enough data | 7.8 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Services

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Training & Learning** | Not enough data | 7.7 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (87 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customer Support** | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (77 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Professional Services** | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (68 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactoryFour** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arena PLM & QMS** | 7.7/10 | 221 |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ideation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (137 reviews) | 
| **Time-to-market** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (127 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Cost estimating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (131 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product approval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (176 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### CAD

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (135 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **CAD Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (124 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Conversion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (103 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Supplier alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (143 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (154 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (160 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (187 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Product Data Management

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Product Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (152 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (163 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (187 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Bill of Materials

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BOM management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (196 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-level BOM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (191 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **BOM Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (180 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **BOM visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (174 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Engineering Change Management

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ECR Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (170 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (199 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **ECO Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (192 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Simulation

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (89 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (92 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (91 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (125 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Costing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (106 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (103 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Quality management

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quality planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (135 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (130 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (110 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **MES** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **PIM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (89 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (37 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Manufacturing Execution System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FactoryFour** | N/A | N/A |
| **Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Arena PLM & QMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Production Control - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dispatching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Production Monitoring - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Materials Movement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quality Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operations Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Collection and Analysis - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Machine and equipment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collect Manufacturing Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Machine and equipment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manufacturing Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internet of Things (IoT)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Manufacturing Execution System

| Feature | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/quality-management-qms)

**Unique to FactoryFour (2):** [Job Shop Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/job-shop-management), [Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/manufacturing-execution-system)

**Unique to Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform (7):** [Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps), [Process ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/process-erp), [Mixed Mode ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mixed-mode-erp), [Discrete ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/discrete-erp), [Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/manufacturing-execution-system), [ERP Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp-systems), [Industrial IoT Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/industrial-iot)

**Unique to Arena PLM & QMS (2):** [Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm), [Medical Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-qms)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | FactoryFour | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform | Arena PLM & QMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 13.7% | 25.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 63.0% | 58.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 23.3% | 16.3% | 

### By Industry

#### FactoryFour

- **Medical Devices:** 20.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 20.0%
- **Warehousing:** 10.0%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 10.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 10.0%
- **Computer Software:** 10.0%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 10.0%

#### Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

- **Automotive:** 49.3%
- **Food & Beverages:** 8.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.5%
- **Industrial Automation:** 4.1%
- **Computer Software:** 2.7%
- **Mining & Metals:** 2.7%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.7%
- **Media Production:** 1.4%
- **Internet:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 13.7%

#### Arena PLM & QMS

- **Medical Devices:** 35.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 11.0%
- **Biotechnology:** 7.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.4%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 4.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.5%
- **Automotive:** 3.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.6%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 2.1%
- **Design:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 22.8%

---
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---
## Top Discussions

### FactoryFour

No discussions available for this product.

### Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

- Title: [What is smart Plex?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-smart-plex) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform is a single digital platform that’s purpose-built for manufacturing. It includes solutions for manufacturing execution..."
- Title: [Is Plex an ERP system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-plex-an-erp-system) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Plex does offer an ERP system, designed for manufacturing from the beginning, containing the depth and breadth needed to minimize risks by staying in..."
- Title: [How do I use Plex ERP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-plex-erp) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Thanks for your question. Plex ERP is a single system that allows you to manage your financial, operational, and IT strategies in one place. Please contact..."
- Title: [How much does plex manufacturing cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-plex-manufacturing-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Thank you for your question. Plex offers a variety of solutions as part of the Smart Manufacturing Platform that considers various factors when sizing a..."

### Arena PLM & QMS

- Title: [What does a PLM do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-a-plm-do) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "A PLM is the gate keeper for your intellectual property, and the avenue for your manufacturer to build the product per your specifications"
- Title: [Is Arena PLM more cost-effective than keeping an aging Agile PLM system with limited support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-arena-plm-more-cost-effective-than-keeping-an-aging-agile-plm-system-with-limited-support) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Arena PLM is more cost‑effective than maintaining an aging Agile PLM system with limited support. As a cloud‑native platform, Arena eliminates..."
- Title: [What is the best way to move legacy Agile PLM data (BOMs, suppliers, documents) into Arena Cloud PLM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-move-legacy-agile-plm-data-boms-suppliers-documents-into-arena-cloud-plm) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The best way to move from legacy Agile PLM data to Arena Cloud PLM is to leverage the expertise of migration experts, such as Arena solution architects and..."
- Title: [How is Arena QMS different from other QMS systems?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-is-arena-qms-different-from-other-qms-systems) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Arena QMS is different from other QMS systems because it is product‑centric. It unites quality and product data in a single, secure system of record,..."
- Title: [Can I use Arena to help identify at-risk components?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-arena-to-help-identify-at-risk-components) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can use Arena to identify at-risk components. Arena Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) monitors the health of your bill of materials, or BOM, and flags..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/factoryfour-vs-plex-smart-manufacturing-platform-vs-arena-plm-qms)