Open-Silicon Goes Live With Tensoft(R) FSM 2007
End-to-end Fabless ERP Helps Open-Silicon Control Inventory and Increase Efficiency
| Source: Tensoft, Inc.
SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - September 12, 2007) - Tensoft, a leading end-to-end ERP solution
provider for the fabless semiconductor industry, announced today that
Open-Silicon, Inc. has successfully implemented Tensoft Fabless
Semiconductor Manufacturing (FSM) and Microsoft Dynamics GP software for
its ERP and supply chain management needs. The integrated solutions, which
were implemented by Tensoft, were designed to increase profitability,
improve customer service and realize a fast Return on Investment.
"Our company's production model is unique, in that each product that we
manufacture is customer-specific," said Ron Beeson, Open-Silicon Corporate
Controller. "We need tight supply chain and procurement control to avoid
over-building and maximize profitability. Tensoft understood our needs, and
has delivered to them, including on-site support at our facility in India
and middle-of-the night training sessions via LiveMeeting so all of our
staff could participate."
Open-Silicon went through an intensive evaluation process before selecting
the Tensoft FSM system, and the results have confirmed the evaluation
team's choice. "I've had extensive experience with fabless manufacturing
and inventory costing, so I'm well aware of the drawbacks of unintegrated
systems. To gain the efficiencies that we've achieved, it was vital that
we select and implement a truly end-to-end solution, completely integrated
with a solid financial system that can scale as we grow," Beeson continued.
"With FSM, we have out-of-the-box detailed inventory tracking and
genealogy, logistics and production control. We chose the right solution."
"Open-Silicon's selection of FSM was based on their desire to select the
right solution to support their future growth. FSM's ability to deliver the
critical, end-to-end fabless industry-specific functionality that the
company's unique business needs mandated has enabled their finance,
operations, customer service and quality teams to collaborate more closely,
which is an essential ingredient for smooth, efficient operations and
informed decision-making," said Bob Scarborough, Tensoft CEO. "FSM
optimizes and streamlines complex business processes that slow down less
well-prepared fabless businesses, costing them lost business and and
lowering their margins."
About FSM
Tensoft Fabless Semiconductor Management (FSM) is a web-based solution,
designed to support fabless semiconductor operations. A clear leader in its
field, FSM supports the fabless industry's unique financial, manufacturing
and supply chain needs using a highly scaleable design. With customers from
start-ups to public companies, Tensoft FSM delivers a comprehensive
end-to-end fabless solution with a fast ROI.
About Open-Silicon
Open-Silicon, Inc. is a fabless ASIC company delivering the most
cost-effective, predictable and reliable custom ASIC solution to
electronics product customers worldwide. Open-Silicon's OpenMODEL is the
semiconductor industry's first end-to-end custom ASIC solution based on a
revolutionary business model that provides a seamless, low-cost, low-risk
alternative to traditional models for complex ASIC design and development.
For more information, visit Open-Silicon's website at www.open-silicon.com
or call 408-240-5700.
About Tensoft
Tensoft, Inc. specializes in innovative, end-to-end ERP and supply chain
solutions for the fabless semiconductor and high tech industries. Founded
in 1996, Tensoft delivers results tailored specifically to each customer's
needs. Tensoft partners with established firms in the U.S., Canada, and
Europe to re-sell and provide local support for its products. For more
information, go to: www.tensoft.com or call 888-450-4030 X406.