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 […]
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 […]
How to Connect to Tensoft APIs with Excel and Power BI
In this blog post, I’ll cover how to connect to Tensoft SemiOps and DemandOps API’s with Excel and Power BI. This is highly beneficial for users who prefer to create their own custom reports or Power BI dashboard using raw data over canned reports. We have created a list of APIs – 12 for SemiOps […]
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 […]
Multi-currency Procurement for Outsourced Manufacturing in Semiconductor Industry
One of the best features in Tensoft SemiOps is multi-currency procurement. In SemiOps, there are two forms of currency – functional and procurement. The functional currency is the currency that SemiOps uses for costing, variances, and valuing inventory. The procurement currency is the currency that you use when you procure or purchase through the Purchase […]
Three Tensoft Customers Named Finalists for the 2025 GSA Annual Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that three of our valued customers have been nominated as finalists for the 2025 Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) Annual Awards! GSA is a leading industry organization representing 300 corporate members, including 122 public companies, and 84% of the $662 billion semiconductor market. The GSA Annual Awards celebrate the best and brightest […]
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 Manage Dates for Financial Period Close in Tensoft SemiOps
Managing financial period close in Tensoft SemiOps requires a clear understanding of how different types of dates are handled or used throughout the system. In this blog post, I’ll cover the three key dates you need to manage in SemiOps and how they impact your financial close and reporting. Transaction Date A transaction date is […]