Case Study
Hemlock Semiconductor Manufactures Success with TIBCO Connected Intelligence
Hemlock Semiconductor Manufactures Success with TIBCO Connected Intelligence Optimizing processes, reducing costs, and increasing user adoption CHALLENGE Fueled by double-digit growth in the markets it serves, Hemlock Semiconductor is adapting to the increasing commoditization within the polysilicon industry and better positioning itself to compete. A key factor in this plan is to equip process- knowledgeable personnel with the skills and tools to accelerate delivery of process optimizations and associated cost elimination. “The commoditization in the solar industry requires tight control of our cost structure while simultaneously driving ever-increasing quality,” said Kevin Britton, program manager. A significant obstacle was the company’s information silos and legacy systems that