Global Factory Completes Implementation of Its GO! Application Suite for Lightspeed Semiconductor in Just three Weeks

ing only a web browser to logon to Global Factorys e-Hub, Lightspeed engineers now have immediate access to critical information such as WIP (work-in-progress) at the foundry, product assembly status, testing results and delivery schedules. In addition, the GO! Application delivers reporting, analysis, and alerting capabilities for management-by-exception and integrated control over demand and supply networks

Global Factory Completes Implementation of Its GO! Application Suite for Lightspeed Semiconductor in Just three Weeks

Successful integration of its manufacturing business processes into Global Factorys eHub allows Lightspeed to effectively manage outsourced operations            

Santa Clara, CA and Sunnyvale, CA-- March 4, 2002 -- Global Factory, Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive cross-enterprise product development and execution management systems and Lightspeed Semiconductor, a worldwide manufacturer of Modular Array ASICs announce the successful implementation of the GO! Application Suite - completed in just 3 weeks.

The project was aimed at automating and facilitating the management of Lightspeeds outsourced ASIC manufacturing, enabling real-time collaboration with their suppliers and partners. Lightspeed required an efficient, scalable supply chain solution flexible enough for increased on-time customer delivery amid todays volatile market challenges.

Using only a web browser to logon to Global Factorys e-Hub, Lightspeed engineers now have immediate access to critical information such as WIP (work-in-progress) at the foundry, product assembly status, testing results and delivery schedules. In addition, the GO! Application delivers reporting, analysis, and alerting capabilities for management-by-exception and integrated control over demand and supply networks.
Global Factorys rapid implementation exceeded our expectations," said Eric Lee, Director of Production Control and Logistics for Lightspeed Semiconductor. In just a few weeks we were able to accelerate our business processes through worldwide visibility into our outsourced operations. As a fabless company who needs to collaborate with multiple, disparate partners and suppliers, we see a great value in the ability to manage all global operations centrically through the Global Factory eHub. This solution allows us to collaborate seamlessly with our supply chain partners to assure on-time delivery to our customers. We are pleased with the ease of use of the Global Factory applications and the ability to configure it dynamically."

Global Factory focuses on helping its customers to embrace supply chain best practices to enhance productivity, increase customer satisfaction and achieve revenue growth," said Sharone Zehavi, President & CEO of Global Factory. We are pleased that Lightspeed selected our solution to answer their needs and provide their management team with timely information and the necessary visibility and control tools to allow for effectively executing business operations."

About Global Factory

Global Factory provides a comprehensive multi-site and cross enterprise management system for companies developing, manufacturing, selling, and servicing complex products. Global Factory's GO! Global Orchestrator application suite is designed to increase productivity, reduce cost and enable easy deployment of build-to-order strategies. The application suite includes modules for New Product Introduction, structuring proposal generation, quality management, demand sharing and aggregation, and a set of solutions for global visibility and execution of materials and inventory.

Global Factory's GO!Server, built on Dynamic Objects and GlobaLink patented technologies enables non-technical business users to create, manage, and personalize their business processes and seamlessly integrate both structured and unstructured data. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and founded in 1999, Global Factory provides collaborative solutions for extended enterprise networks in the industrial and high-technology markets including computers, electronics, automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, transportation, and consumer packaged goods. The Company is helping industry leaders such as HP, Cypress Semiconductor and AMCC cut costs, reduce inventory, achieve faster time-to-market and be more competitive in the dynamic global marketplace. http://www.globalfactory.net

About Lightspeed Semiconductor:
Lightspeed Semiconductor is a privately held, fabless semiconductor company delivering an innovative family of Modular Arrays - the Next Generation ASIC. With a patented routing architecture, built-in AutoTest® features, and the fastest timing convergence in the ASIC industry, Lightspeed Modular Arrays are the optimal production solution to fill the growing gap between under performing FPGAs and high NRE ASICs.

Lightspeeds Modular Array technology offers the following benefits:

Compared to Standard Cell and Embedded Cell Arrays:
• Fastest timing convergence in the ASIC industry
• Lowest NRE
• Fastest time-to-money
• Lowest risk
• Much easier to design
• No user test vectors or DFT rules

Compared to FPGAs:
• Far more routing resources
• Up to 200% performance increase
• Lower power dissipation
• 75-90% lower production costs
• Faster timing closure

Founded in 1996, Lightspeed Semiconductor maintains design centers in Sunnyvale, California; Austin, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Salem, New Hampshire and Berkshire, England. It has seven direct sales offices and more than 50 sales representative locations worldwide. www.lightspeed.com

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