Semiconductor manufacturing stands apart as a unique process when you compare it to other manufacturing processes. From a systems perspective, production in most manufacturing industries is either discrete or process manufacturing – semiconductor manufacturing can be defined as process manufacturing with a discrete outcome all the while focused on lot genealogy. Here’s what I mean […]
Tensoft Customers: FSM Training Videos Are Here!
Tensoft is excited to launch a new series of FSM training videos exclusively for its customers. Tensoft customers can log into Tensoft CustomerSpace and can access these short informative videos covering some of the basic functionalities in Tensoft FSM. To learn more about this training series, watch the introductory video below. If there are any […]
Why do Semiconductor Companies Need a Strong Operational System?
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 […]
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 […]
“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) […]
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 […]
Momentum 2016: The Only ERP/Supply Chain User Conference Just For Semiconductor Professionals
The wait is almost over! Momentum 2016 – the 11th Annual ERP/Supply Chain User Conference for the Semiconductor Industry – is just two weeks away. As always, we’ve been working hard to plan an exciting conference for our Tensoft FSM customers to foster a great learning environment with plenty of networking opportunities. And, we’re excited […]
Tips & Tricks for Tensoft FSM Data Uploads
On February 11th, I presented a Tensoft customer training webcast on the topic of “Tensoft FSM Data Uploads.” I’m an FSM Manufacturing and Supply Chain Consultant here at Tensoft, and wanted to be sure that all of our customers are aware of the benefits of using Tensoft FSM Data Uploads, especially when working with large […]