In light of the recent acquisition of one of our customers, ClariPhy by Inphi, we have been considering our role in helping companies scale their business, the value of systems in an exit strategy – by potential acquisitions or IPO. And a lot of what we have heard over the years is the ability to […]
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 […]
Why is Microsoft the Top IoT Vendor of 2016?
A recent poll by the Internet of Things (IoT) Institute found that information and operating technology leaders ranked Microsoft as their top IoT vendor of the year, tied with Google. Tripp Braden’s article on this is a great read, and attributes Microsoft’s success to “the people, the technology, and the partners.” As a long-time Microsoft […]
Semiconductor Startups Need to Run (While Still Learning to Walk)
Semiconductor design-based organizations span multiple technologies as varied as silicon and compound integrated circuits, MEMS devices, LED, RF, solid state, and solar technologies. They also manage global production synchronization across multiple vendors and intricate processes, such as a multiple die package or multichip modules and sensors. Conventional wisdom suggests that more mature product companies employ […]
An Overview of Production Planning in Tensoft FSM
With Tensoft FSM’s Production Planning, you can quickly and accurately schedule backlog shipment dates, drive creation of your production orders (“PR” or production release), and gain insight into planning action items related to production scheduling or exception management. All of the information that you need is already available in Tensoft FSM: WIP and inventory and supply […]
Managing the Requirements for Multinational Operations at Start-ups and Smaller Companies
Tensoft has been located in Silicon Valley for many years, and over time I have observed the development of this hub of technology companies. Despite growing costs, Silicon Valley has remained the central location for high tech for many reasons, including the mobility of information, funding, support systems, people, and culture. However, for a variety […]
“ERP for Fabless Semiconductor Company”: Why This 2004 Forum Post is Still Relevant Today
Way, way back on July 20, 2004, the following post was submitted to the ERP Vendor Selection Forum on Toolbox.com: Hi, I am currently evaluating 3 [ERP] solutions for a fabless semiconductor startup company looking for a package sufficient for a mid-sized organization covering inventory, standard costing, multiple lines of product (ICs and end products) […]
The Release of Dynamics 365: Are the Pieces Coming Together?
In a 2015 blog post, I wrote about the announcement by Satya Nadella about his intention and strategic plan to move the company to “One Microsoft.” Since then, Microsoft has been taking a series of steps to leverage their entire solution stack to deliver maximum benefits for its ERP users. On November 1, Microsoft made […]
Technology Trends That Are Boosting Web-based ERP
Over the past few years, there have been several trends in our industry that will both benefit our customers, and that are changing the way we design and develop our web-based ERP products and services. Everything that Tensoft produces is carefully designed to support changes in the industry, so we watch these trends closely so […]
Free and CPE-Eligible Training Webcasts for Tensoft Customers
It’s that time of the year again, when the hot summer days dip into brisk autumn. While you may be tempted to stay in on these cool, rainy days, you can remain productive with some free training! Tensoft provides free training opportunities for finance, operations, customer service and sales professionals on a regular basis. If […]