Most companies in the semiconductor industry typically use the Standard Costing method and so we have a great deal of experience using it. In fact, Tensoft SemiOps uses the Standard Cost model. You set up a goal or standard for what you expect to pay your vendors or what you expect the output yield to […]
3 Reasons to Implement ERP Before Production Ramps
Every technology startup is looking to grow, and to grow rapidly. The point where your production and sales are starting to ramp is exciting and challenging. Investing in your next level of ERP needs to be done – the only question is when to do it. Choosing the right ERP solution can have a huge […]
Document Types in Tensoft DemandOps
In Tensoft DemandOps, you can setup different document types. These include the standard document categories like invoice, order, return, quote, etc. After creating the document category, you can assign a numbering scheme to it. This numbering scheme shows up on reports and is useful for tracking based off the document type. For example, you have […]
Invoicing and Managing Contracts in Tensoft Revenue Lens
Once a contract is created in Tensoft Revenue Lens, you can invoice contract lines. You can either do bulk invoicing across all unbilled lines within a date range or you can filter on specific customers or contracts. In this demo, the first of three invoices is ready to be billed. The invoice is selected […]
Does Tensoft SemiOps Integrate with NetSuite?
Over the years we have integrated Tensoft’s fabless semiconductor management solution with a variety of mid-market cloud systems. From SAP to NetSuite to Oracle to Sage/Intacct, we have done it all! In this blog post, I’ll give you a glimpse of our integration process with NetSuite. NetSuite’s Advanced Financials module is the recipient of data […]
Standard Inventory Costing for Fabless Semiconductor Companies
Since most of our high tech and fabless semiconductor customers use standard costing, we’ve had quite a bit of experience advising companies on how to set up standard costing, and thought it might be of interest to a wider audience as well. As a starting point here then, I’d like to spend a little time […]
Setting Up Lean Operations Without a Full Operations Team in the Semiconductor Industry
Early‑stage semiconductor companies rarely have the luxury of building a fully staffed operations organization from day one. Production ramps are uneven, supplier access is uncertain, and leadership teams are often stretched across engineering, production, and customer commitments. Yet operational discipline is still required early, especially in an industry where quality, supplier reliability, and execution detail […]
Quote Management in Tensoft DemandOps
In the Semiconductor industry, quote management can be tricky. You need to consider the pricing, rebates, and design wins to manage the sales operations efficiently. Sometimes customers get discounts based off volume or it may be an introductory rate. Hence at the time of sale, they will not be paying the full retail price for […]
How to Create Contracts in Tensoft Revenue Lens
Creating a contract in Tensoft Revenue Lens is designed to be flexible, depending on how many contracts you’re working with and how you prefer to enter data. Broadly, there are three ways to create a contract, and each approach serves a different use case. Let’s walk through how contract creation works, starting with the most […]
How Genealogy and Reclamation in SemiOps Improve Product Problem Resolution in Semiconductor Manufacturing
In semiconductor manufacturing, effective product problem resolution depends on visibility. When yield issues occur at a specific production step, or when finished goods are frequently returned by customers, manufacturers need a reliable way to trace how those parts were created. This is where genealogy and reclamation within Tensoft SemiOps play a critical role in identifying […]
