One of the most frequent questions we get from customers is: “Does Tensoft integrate with Salesforce?” The short answer is yes! Tensoft provides a comprehensive solution for managing critical business processes, and integration with CRM systems like Salesforce ensures a seamless flow of data across platforms. Tensoft offers a robust, end-to-end solution for managing both […]
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 […]
The Hidden Operational Costs of Tracking Wafers in Spreadsheets
Many semiconductor operations rely on spreadsheets to track wafers, WIP, receipts, and invoices. While spreadsheets may feel familiar, they hide major operational costs especially when compared to automated integrations. Most teams don’t notice these costs at first simply because they’ve never experienced a fully streamlined alternative. But once manufacturers see what an integrated process looks […]
Production Planning vs Production Control: What Should You Focus On
We often get asked, “what is the difference between production planning and production control in SemiOps” or “what is production control” occasionally. The distinction is important to look at how your team matches up to the system functional blocks and to help think through all of the required business processes that are required for Semi […]
Supply Chain Optimization – What Is It?
There are a number of definitions for supply chain optimization. Our perspective is a broad definition, where the goal of supply chain optimization is to maximize revenue and/or product margins by building the right thing at the right time for the right people. To achieve this goal requires a sophisticated level of understanding and action. […]
How to Optimize Price lists in DemandOps for Sales and Revenue Tracking
Price lists in Tensoft DemandOps serve as the backbone of your sales transactions. They ensure that the correct prices are applied consistently across quotes and sales orders. Optimizing price lists in DemandOps is about creating a system that supports your sales strategy and simplifies operations. These price lists can be based on Internal Parts (used […]
ERP Built for Semiconductors: XMOS Finds the Perfect Fit with Tensoft SemiOps
You basically cover the whole flow from manufacturing all the way to shipping orders to our customers. Everything is tailor made, or custom made to the fabless or semiconductor companies demands or requirements. So, I think that’s a very, very good fit for the industry and for our company as well obviously.” – Sunny Suen, […]
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 […]
Boost Audit Compliance with Shipping & Invoicing Date Controls in Tensoft
Last month, Tensoft introduced powerful new features like shipping date controls and invoice date limits to help businesses enforce transaction boundaries and meet audit requirements with ease. What Are Shipping and Invoice Date Controls? These new features allow organizations to define a fixed window of acceptable transaction dates for shipping and invoicing activities: Shipping Date […]
An Overview of Inventory Transfers in Tensoft SemiOps
In Tensoft SemiOps, there are three types of inventory transfers – regular transfer, issue and inventory disposition. Transfer: A transfer is used for transferring inventory from one location to another in either an available or quarantine status. Above is a screenshot of the transfer screen. Here you have the Transaction Date where you can select […]