Case Study: JF Fredericks Aero achieves 15% annual growth and higher supplier audit scores with Plex Systems

JF Fredericks Aero Watches Supplier Ratings Soar after Implementing Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

JF Fredericks Aero, a Farmington, CT aerospace manufacturer of high‑temperature, high‑precision titanium and Inconel components, faced declining customer confidence and poor supplier scorecards due to paper‑based planning, limited shop‑floor visibility, and weak document control. New leadership set out to restore the company’s industry standing by improving on‑time delivery, quality and audit performance.

They implemented the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform (cloud ERP/MES) in four months to gain real‑time inventory, scheduling, document control and quality gatekeeping. The result: sustained 15% annual growth without adding headcount, a 15‑point boost in a key Supplier Health Assessment within six months, a 13‑point overall supplier audit increase, and achievement of their top customer’s standards for delivery, quality and pricing.

JF Fredericks Aero

Stephen Gabbert

Co-owner and CTO