Tensoft Takes CICLON Semiconductor "Live" Using New Streamlined Processes
New ERP Implementation Methodology Slashes Costs and Exceeds Project Goals to Deliver On Time and Under Budget
| Source: Tensoft, Inc.
SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - October 27, 2008) - Tensoft, a leading ERP and supply chain
solution provider for the semiconductor industry, announced today that
CICLON Semiconductor successfully implemented Tensoft Fabless Semiconductor
Manufacturing (FSM) and Microsoft Dynamics GP software using a new
streamlined implementation methodology that significantly reduced the
project consulting hours required. As one of Tensoft's first customers to
use this new methodology, CICLON benefited from lower project costs, as
well as rapid project delivery.
"CICLON Semiconductor was evaluating another tier-one ERP and supply chain
solution that had an excellent reputation in our industry," said CICLON VP
of Manufacturing & Operations, Steve Heiner. "The solution that Tensoft
proposed had to at least match -- if not exceed -- the functionality in
that solution. We were pleased to see the process efficiencies that
Tensoft FSM achieved -- all without the 'work-arounds' that the other
solution required. Once we confirmed functionality parity, Tensoft's total
value proposition was evident. We were also confident that the benefit of
using the new implementation methodology outweighed the risk of being an
early adopter," he added.
Tensoft recommended and implemented FSM, their flagship semiconductor
industry ERP solution, which provides end-to-end ERP and supply chain
functionality built on the Microsoft Dynamics technology stack. In
addition, CICLON chose to include automated integration with their
subcontractors, through the optional Tensoft FSM Supplier Gateway. The
entire solution is being delivered as an on-demand service, hosted in
Tensoft's SAS 70-compliant environment.
"One of Tensoft's goals is to continually look for repeatable processes,
which we then make as efficient and effective as possible. By doing this,
we can focus more of our support time on areas where our very specific
industry expertise provides a real value-add for our clients," said Tensoft
CEO Bob Scarborough. "Our new implementation methodology allows us to
reduce the hours required for executing repetitive tasks by as much as 40%,
which is a huge benefit to our customers."
About CICLON Semiconductor
CICLON Semiconductor Device Corporation (pronounced See-Clone), Bethlehem,
PA, is a leader in the design, development and sale of high frequency, high
efficiency RF and power semiconductor solutions for high performance
information technology applications. Products developed by CICLON, based on
Bell Labs' innovation, dramatically increase efficiency in power systems,
delivering new levels of systems size, cost and performance. Visit
www.ciclonsemi.com for more information about the company.
About Tensoft
Tensoft, Inc. specializes in innovative, end-to-end ERP and supply chain
solutions for the semiconductor and high tech industries. Founded in 1996,
Tensoft delivers results tailored specifically to each customer's needs.
The company sells its products directly to customers and also 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.