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 […]
Tensoft: 2023 Year in Review
With Tensoft Blog, we provide you insights to make your semiconductor supply chain and revenue management journey easy. Another year has flown by, and we are proud of what we have accomplished this year. The key trends that dominated Tensoft blog this year were new product features, reporting, Tensoft integration to other ERP systems, manufacturing […]
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 […]
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Manufacturing in the Semiconductor Industry
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. Here’s what I mean by that. The semiconductor manufacturing process is […]
Challenges to Managing Demand in a Distribution-based Model
If the customer on your sales order isn’t the end customer for your product(s), you may be a high tech company with a distribution-based demand model! While this is a great way to increase sales and revenue for your company, it can be challenging to manage your demand without the right processes and solutions in […]
Email Capabilities in Tensoft DemandOps
The email capabilities in Tensoft DemandOps utilizes visibility into scheduling and shipping to provide up-to-date information to customers. You can easily send email confirmations for your quotes, orders, shipments, and invoices directly from Tensoft DemandOps to your desired contacts. Firstly, you need to complete the setup for emails, forms, and contacts. Email Setup: You can […]
Strategies for Reducing Semiconductor Product Costs
For emerging semiconductor chip companies, the primary goal is to customer acceptance of products and to sell product. However, as chip companies scale, everyone’s attention turns very quickly to lowering costs. It becomes critically important that Operations and Finance work together to achieve strategic goals and to manage costs effectively. In order to do that, […]
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 […]
What’s New in Tensoft SemiOps
Last month, Tensoft released a minor update for Tensoft SemiOps. This update included enhancements and new features in response to user feedback. Shipping Updates With this new release of Tensoft SemiOps, you can modify certain data items after a shipment has been finalized or a financial transaction has been posted. It provides you with increased […]