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 […]
Why Consider Supplier Integrations with Tensoft?
We at Tensoft are often asked how our products can integrate with suppliers in semiconductor supply chain and how we can help them with streamlining their inventory management and financial reporting? Types of Supplier Integration Tensoft offers 2 levels of integration. These are within the SemiOps application where the manufacturing processes are tracked in detail. […]
SMB With “Big Data” Challenges? You’re Not Alone
If you’re an SMB (Small and Medium sized Business) with “big data” challenges, you’re probably like many of Tensoft’s customers – trying to find key and actionable information in a sea of data. You have sales information, customer information, inventory information, revenue information, details about customer contracts and future billings. But wait a minute, you’re […]
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 […]
Importance of Change Management
When you think of implementing a new solution for semiconductor manufacturing, it’s not just technology that is part of this change. Technology is a foundational piece of it and must be leveraged optimally by taking a hard look at the current and future business processes. Adoption of a new system in any organization big or […]
Infographic: How to Measure the Return on Investment (ROI) of an ERP Implementation
A question that we’re often asked is: “How do you estimate the anticipated ROI of an ERP system, and what methodology works best for this?” There are five main areas that should be evaluated to determine this: 1) IT costs, 2) productivity, 3) visibility, 4) risk, and, 5) audit and compliance impacts. Here are some […]
Why You Need an ERP Partner, Not an ERP Vendor
When you make a decision to purchase an ERP system, you’ll almost certainly also be making a decision on an implementation solution provider as well. Some companies define the relationship with their solution provider as a customer/vendor relationship – a relatively adversarial relationship where the vendor must be closely managed and their “feet must be […]
Answers to Your ERP Selection and Implementation Questions
Today’s blog features a Q&A session with Tensoft’s ERP implementation expert. 1. What factors typically drive the decision to implement to a new accounting or ERP solution? Several factors can be involved at any one company. I’d say that the need to support growth and change tops the “short list’ of reasons that companies decide […]
Top Tensoft Blog Posts of 2022
As we wind down this year and start planning for the new year, we want to take a moment to share our list of top Tensoft blog posts with you. In 2022, we covered an array of blog post topics providing insights on the supply chain and ERP solutions developed specifically for the semiconductor industry. […]
What’s Missing in Traditional ERP Inventory Systems?
It’s not that traditional ERP Inventory systems don’t work for everyone – they just don’t work well for fabless semiconductor operations. Trying to make them fit is much like trying to force your left foot into your right shoe – you may be able to jam it in, but it won’t be comfortable or highly […]