Here is a quick overview of bookings, billings and backlog in Tensoft SemiOps and DemandOps: Bookings Booking is an order that is entered in DemandOps and any update to it is the booking change. The bookings are based off of sales order entry date. If you go into any order and click on the information […]
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 […]
Get Ready for Spring 2024 Momentum
We are excited to announce Momentum, our first virtual user conference for the year 2024. Hosted exclusively for Tensoft customers, it will be held on Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15 with the sessions distributed over 2 half-days. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the new features and best practices from the […]
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 […]
How Does EDIFACT Work with Tensoft System
Tensoft has customers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. To cater to our global customer base, we use both X12 and EDIFACT standard for transferring files from different ERP systems to Tensoft system. The major difference between X12 and EDIFACT is that X12 is widely used in United States and EDIFACT is most widely […]
Schedule Management in Tensoft SemiOps
Scheduling is the process of assigning commit dates or planned ship dates to backlog lines. Tensoft SemiOps streamlines the schedule management processes and integrates with planning and backlog. The Sales Operations can enter the orders including the customer request date for each line to be shipped and the Operations team, supported by the production plan […]
Navitas Semiconductor Finds Tensoft SemiOps Perfect for Operations and Supply Chain Management
When Navitas Semiconductor, a publicly listed next-generation power-semiconductor company based in California, needed a scalable solution to manage their inventory and support their product ramp, they chose Tensoft SemiOps. Watch this video case study to learn how Tensoft SemiOps supported their unique supply chain needs and streamlined their internal processes. Video Transcript: Todd Glickman, Senior […]
A Look at Three Phases in the Life of a Semiconductor Company
Continuing a thread started in a previous blog post, let’s look at the stages that Tensoft’s semiconductor, sensor, and module start-up customers typically experience. These stages can be characterized as pre-ramp, production ramp and production breadth. The ability to successfully navigate each stage requires a clear understanding of the industry issues and drivers inherent in […]
Enhanced Invoicing Capabilities in Tensoft DemandOps
As a global semiconductor company, you may need to adapt to changing business practices around the globe. With the recent release of Tensoft DemandOps, we have expanded our invoicing capabilities to allow for the creation of different templates so that you can invoice using the applicable template. For example- if you are shipping from a […]
2023 GSA Annual Awards: Three Tensoft Customers Nominated
This month, Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) revealed the 2023 Annual Award nominees. We are proud to announce that three Tensoft customers, Astera Labs, SiFive, & one customer that wishes to remain anonymous, have been nominated this year. Astera Labs & SiFive are nominated for this year’s “Most Respected Private Semiconductor Company Award”. Congratulations to all […]