High Tech

By supporting the unique requirements of a communication equipment manufacturer or a semiconductor chips manufacturer, while addressing the business challenges faced by all high-tech companies, IFS Applications helps you manage change. IFS customers such as NEC, National Semiconductor, APW, and SiRF Technology are already achieving competitive advantage using IFS Applications’ built-in support for product lifecycle management, collaboration across the enterprise, mixed-mode manufacturing, supply-chain management and global operations.

Product Lifecycle Management

Product-oriented companies focus on product structure and the design process. IFS Applications for the high-tech industry supports the product throughout its lifecycle, from the original concept through manufacturing, service, and after-sales support, ensuring that all relevant product information is available to the right people at the right time.

Global Operations and Collaboration

Many high-tech companies today are locating their manufacturing facilities in emerging countries to decrease costs and increase margins. IFS Applications fully supports global operations in which design, development, and manufacturing are located where costs are lowest. 

IFS Applications also offers role-based portals that you can use together with your suppliers, partners, and customers to integrate and share information about business processes such as product development, subcontracting, and inventory management.

Mixed-Mode Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

IFS Applications for the high-tech industry lets you run multiple production environments in parallel—and easily switch from one to another. It provides support for engineer-to-order, make-to-order, configure-to-order, assemble-to-order, make-to-stock, repetitive, and virtual manufacturing. Using inter-site and portal technology, IFS Applications lets you bridge the gaps in your supply chain and streamline operations. IFS Applications also makes it easier to plan, execute, and evaluate supply-chain performance, resulting in faster return on investment.