In Tensoft SemiOps, there are two ways to create either a purchase order or a work order: Production Releases or Production Orders The first way is to create it through production release. This option functions as a traditional purchase order where you have an order for an item, you use a quote, have quantities that […]
Packing Labels for Reels in Tensoft SemiOps
One of the main functionalities that we have in Tensoft SemiOps is the generation of forms like packing slips and shipping labels during the shipment of finished goods to customers. If you need to print any labels before a shipping label, then you can do that too. For example, you need to create a product […]
Month-End Close: Cost and Variance Analysis in Tensoft SemiOps
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 […]
Received Not invoiced (RNI) Report in Tensoft SemiOps
Received not invoiced (RNI) in Tensoft SemiOps represents Production Releases which have been fulfilled by vendors through the receipt screen, but the AP invoices for these goods/services have yet to be sent or acknowledged. When a receipt is created in SemiOps, inventory is debited, and the accrued purchase account is credited. When users eventually get […]
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 […]
Tips & Tricks for Tensoft SemiOps Data Uploads
There are many benefits of using Tensoft SemiOps Data Uploads, especially when working with large volumes of transactions. The production module in Tensoft SemiOps allows you to create and manage production orders – along with managing your overall supply chain and production process. We call these production orders a “PR” (Production Release). Production orders can […]
Introduction to Tensoft Power BI Dashboard
Tensoft Power BI Dashboard pulls data from Tensoft SemiOps and DemandOps, and generates interactive and meaningful reports to provide great insights into your data. There are more than 15+ standard reports available, covering everything from- Bookings by Schedules Backlog Shipments Inventory Backlog vs Inventory vs Commit WIP Cycle Time IBOM Flow And much more… The […]
Internal Production in Supply Chain through Tensoft SemiOps
We define supply chain as component sourcing from multiple suppliers brought together to build a product. For semiconductor companies, there are some components, but it is mostly about the process. The semiconductor supply chain is a series of process steps–often done at multiple locations and with multiple suppliers. Instead of procuring materials to build one […]
Multi-currency Procurement for Outsourced Manufacturing in Semiconductor Industry
One of the best features in Tensoft SemiOps is multi-currency procurement. In SemiOps, there are two forms of currency – functional and procurement. The functional currency is the currency that SemiOps uses for costing, variances, and valuing inventory. The procurement currency is the currency that you use when you procure or purchase through the Purchase […]
Rework Vs Scrap and Bonus
During our Spring Momentum, we covered one of the most requested topics on ‘Rework vs Scrap and Bonus’, and the best practices to use them. Below are a few highlights from this webcast that you may find helpful. Rework A rework is a type of production order that allows you to move inventory through a […]