Semiconductor Cost Reduction Strategies
For emerging semiconductor chip companies, the primary goal is to get products sold and out of the door. 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. To do that, some advance planning can have a significant impact.
Along with a talented financial executive from one of Tensoft’s fabless semiconductor customers, Tensoft CEO Bob Scarborough co-wrote a white paper tackling this topic several years ago. It was published in the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s “Forum” magazine in 2009, under the title “Semiconductor Cost Reduction Strategies.” Some recent discussions with customers and prospective customers re-affirmed the importance of this topic to both Operations and Finance teams.
What’s So Unique About Semiconductor Manufacturing?
Unlike other manufacturing processes, semiconductor manufacturing is a hybrid of process manufacturing and discrete manufacturing. It adds value to the flow of materials throughout the process and can have multiple outcomes at various stages of production. In most cases, a standard ERP system does not meet the needs that result from this process.
This white paper provides an in-depth understanding of process manufacturing in semiconductor industry – from a systems perspective – with an example.
How To Start a High-Impact Mentoring Program
Looking to start a mentoring program? That’s great. Mentoring is a proven approach to drive rich learning and development for both mentees and mentors. Mentoring also benefits the sponsoring organization.
Mentoring software provides a complete program environment that helps organizations start, manage, and measure all types of mentoring programs.
Read on to learn about five key steps to take when starting a successful mentoring program.
5 Steps to Start a Mentoring Program for Women in the Workplace
Looking for an effective way to enable the women at your organization?
Whether you want to increase the number of women in leadership positions, enable more support from peers, or ensure that new employees feel welcome and included, mentoring can do the job!
But making mentoring programs work is not easy – it takes planning and dedication. To help, we’ve gathered our best mentoring program advice into a 5 step plan. You’ll learn how to:
- Design a program to meet your specific goals.
- Attract participants for your mentoring program.
- Connect mentors and mentees.
- And more!
Understanding Amazon LPN (License Plate Number)
Amazon LPN, or License Plate Number, serves as a crucial tool within Amazon's fulfillment centers, providing a unique identifier for specific units or items. This digital label plays a vital role in efficient tracking and management of return orders within Amazon's extensive network.
Implementing Automated Secrets Detection for Application Security
Dev & Ops teams from large organizations use thousands of secrets like API keys and other credentials in order to interconnect these components together. As a result, they now have access to more sensitive information than companies can keep track of.
The risk is that these secrets are now spreading everywhere. We call “secrets sprawl” the unwanted distribution of secrets in all the systems developers use. Secrets sprawl is even more difficult to control with growing development teams, sometimes spread over multiple geographies. Not even taking into consideration that developers are under hard pressure due to a growing number of technologies to master and shortened release cycles.
In this whitepaper, GitGuardian looks at the implications of secrets sprawl, and presents solutions for Application Security to further secure the SDLC by implementing automated secrets detection in their DevOps pipeline.
Scalable Secure Remote Access Solutions for OEMs
Secure remote access to production assets, data and applications, along with the latest collaboration tools, provides plant and sites with the ability to apply the right skills and resources at the right time, independent of their physical location. OEMs are looking to reduce costs, add more value to their Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) customers and differentiate themselves from their competitors. This paper outlines the means to enable secure remote access to plant or site-based applications and data and can be used as guidance for OEMs to collaborate with their customers when designing a secure remote access solution.
Scalable Secure Remote Access Solutions for OEMs
Secure remote access to production assets, data and applications, along with the latest collaboration tools, provides plant and sites with the ability to apply the right skills and resources at the right time, independent of their physical location. OEMs are looking to reduce costs, add more value to their Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) customers and differentiate themselves from their competitors. This paper outlines the means to enable secure remote access to plant or site-based applications and data and can be used as guidance for OEMs to collaborate with their customers when designing a secure remote access solution.
Reinventing Supply Chains for an Uncertain Future
Today, businesses are looking for ways to respond quickly to current and potential future disruptions. The use of real-time data and advanced analytics to identify potential disruptions and understand their impact on the end-to-end supply chain is essential to being able to make informed decisions and respond quickly to mitigate risk.
This article will discuss key insights into today’s supply chain challenges and how to address them with a high degree of flexibility, allowing an organization to respond quickly to changing internal and external demands. We will examine pressing issues like demand volatility, business disruptions, inventory optimization struggles and talent gaps currently facing supply chains. The limitations of traditional linear strategies and outdated technologies will also be explored. Finally, we will present advanced solutions like artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital twin modeling and real-time data analytics that are revolutionizing supply chain planning.
Making The Move from Paper-Based, to Digital Signing
According to Forbes.com, “Companies are increasingly turning to paperless office principles and for very good reasons. Paper is costly, inefficient and increasingly unnecessary as paperless technologies become widespread and easy to use. Businesses in the United States waste $8 billion on managing paper each year, with an average price tag of $20 to file a document, according to Corp! Magazine.”
Elevating Physical Security and Cybersecurity with Machine Vision AI
AI-powered machine vision has the transformative potential to significantly bolster physical security and cybersecurity across critical industries. This whitepaper delves into the strategic integration of cutting-edge technology with physical and cyber security practices to enhance protection measures. By exploring real-world applications and future trends, this document outlines how AI-powered machine vision empowers data integrity, operational resilience, risk mitigation, and enterprise fortitude.
The Future of Physical Security: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Proactive Protection
In an increasingly interconnected world, the realm of physical security is undergoing a transformation driven by rapid technological advancements. The integration of video analytics with traditional security measures is shaping the future of safeguarding people, property, and assets. This evolution is paving the way for more efficient, proactive, and intelligent security solutions that transcend conventional methods. In this article, we’ll delve into the convergence of physical security and video analytics, exploring how this synergy is redefining the way we approach safety and protection.
Introduction Cataloging for Online Auctions in the Returns Industry
Online auctions have become a popular way to buy and sell returns and overstock items. They offer a variety of advantages over traditional brick-and-mortar auctions, including convenience, accessibility, and a wider selection of items. However, in order to be successful, online auction sellers need to carefully catalog their items. This includes providing accurate and detailed information about each item, as well as high-quality photos.
Making The Move from Paper-Based, to Digital Signing
According to Forbes.com, “Companies are increasingly turning to paperless office principles and for very good reasons. Paper is costly, inefficient and increasingly unnecessary as paperless technologies become widespread and easy to use. Businesses in the United States waste $8 billion on managing paper each year, with an average price tag of $20 to file a document, according to Corp! Magazine.”
Better Warehouse Systems Start with Emulation
The explosion in online shopping has been a boon for small retailers, massive distribution and logistics companies – and everything in between.
Simply put, if you’re not into e-commerce, you’re not in the game.
What’s the upside? If you’re a warehouse operator or integrator of warehouse systems, the necessity of increasingly automated solutions are needed to improve operations and increase throughput.
And with simulation and emulation tools, you can now implement truly innovative technology – with less risk.
