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Strength in numbers Suppliers for ZEISS SMT

Suppliers for ZEISS SMT

Sustainable growth together, success together – with supplier management from the ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) segment. With our supply chain strategy, we design, coordinate and control value creation with our suppliers. The foundation for this is our consistent focus on the demands of our customers in the OEM and end-customer markets.

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SUCCESS Program: Together we will succeed

Achieving more through close partnership: The SUCCESS program is the basis for in-depth and long-term cooperation between suppliers and ZEISS SMT. Together we benefit from synergies and optimized supply chains in terms of successful supply chain management. The SMT Supplier Award is presented annually as part of the SUCCESS program.

Supply Chain Values: #values4success

Enabling our customers' goals and continuing to be successful together: This is what ZEISS SMT wants to achieve together with its suppliers. In our supplier network, we live by our supply chain values and shape our collaboration based on them.

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Supplier Academy: Working Together Better

Better collaboration thanks to a common understanding: this is what the SMT Supplier Academy makes possible. On our learning platform, we provide our suppliers with information about the company, technical requirements and insights into the semiconductor industry. Our aim is to create a deep mutual understanding and a strong partnership with our suppliers.

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Supplier Academy: Learning opportunities for our suppliers

Feel free to register for our continuing education courses using the form below

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    Sustainability

    Raising awareness of corporate responsibility, human rights and sustainability (working conditions, health and safety, environmental protection, ethics and management systems).  

    To the e-learning

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    8D Methodology (Basic/Advanced)

    The 8D method is a globally recognized and standardized problem-solving method for the sustainable elimination of the causes of defects.

    To the e-learnings:

    8D Basic Training  (Only available in German)

    8D Advanced Training  (please register directly with us via e-mail: supplieracademy.smt.de@zeiss.com)

      

      

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    REACH for suppliers

    This e-learning gives you a compact and quick overview of the most important points in connection with the EU REACH Regulation. You will learn which roles and obligations exist and how to ensure their fulfillment in cooperation with ZEISS.

    To the e-learning

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    Information- and Cybersecurity in Supply Chain

    Learn the basics and processes of information security that helps you protect your business against potential threats.

      


    Target group:
      All employees

      

      

    Date: 22nd June 2023, 9:00-11:00

      

    Competence:  Risk Management & Security

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    N-Tier Risk Management

    This course shows why close and transparent cooperation between suppliers and SMT is becoming increasingly important in supply chain risk management and how this cooperation works.

      


    Target group:
    Invited participants

      

      



      

    Competence:  Risk Management & Security

      

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    SUCCESS - Supplier Management at Carl Zeiss SMT

    This training teaches how SMT's strategic supplier management works and how the program contributes to optimizing the relationship between the supplier and the SMT.

      

    Target group: Managers and interested employees


      

    Date: 27th June 2023, 10:00 - 11:00



    Competence:
    Collaboration

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    Statistical process control

    The course teaches principles and possible applications of Statistical Process Control (SPC) using examples and selected SPC reports from Carl Zeiss SMT.





    Target group:  
    Employees involved in processes where SPC is applied or is to be introduced

      

    Date:  Individual appointment

      

    Competence: Methods

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    Measurement system analysis

    The course is intended to convey how the quality of our measuring equipment influences the assessment of our processes. Various methods for examining and evaluating different measurement systems will be presented. Relevant terms for capability assessment will be elaborated.

    Target group:  Employees from development and production who use different measuring equipment

      

    Date:  Individual appointment

      

    Competence: Methods

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    Data Analysis in Minitab

    In this seminar you will gain insight into the analysis of data with the software Minitab. You will learn how to statistically analyze your data with just a few clicks. You will learn about meaningful graphics for visualization.

      


    Target group:  
    Six Sigma Yellow Belts

      

      

    Date:  Individual appointment

      

    Competence: Methods

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    Six Sigma Champions Training

    The course is designed to teach the basic approach of Six Sigma using practical examples. Participants will learn about various tools for examining and improving processes. The goal is to identify if and how Six Sigma can support the company.


    Target group:
      Management and employees who want to learn how Six Sigma works, what benefits it brings to the company and whether their own "potentials" can be unlocked with it

    Date:  Individual appointment

      

    Competence: Methods

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    Introduction Six Sigma - Green Belt

    In the seminar and in the subsequent coaching, the participants learn how to apply the tools from the Six Sigma DMAIC toolbox, which build on each other, in their improvement project and to other tasks in e.g. development projects.


    Target group:  
    Management and employees who want to learn how Six Sigma works, what benefits it offers the company and whether their own "potential" can be unlocked with it

    Date:  Individual appointment

      

    Competence: Methods

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Your contact option for the Supplier Academy

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the Supplier Academy, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Note on referencing

We are often contacted by suppliers or partners who want to use our name or logo. Please note that this is only possible for officially recognized supply chain partners of the ZEISS SMT segment. This is explicitly prohibited for all other groups.

Purchasing and Supplier Portal

To make collaboration with our suppliers as simple and efficient as possible, we rely on software-based solutions. In our Supplier Portal PIP (Procurement Interaction Portal)  we cover the complete supply chain from procurement logistics, goods receipt to eSourcing for existing suppliers.

Further helpful information and documents can be found on the ZEISS Purchasing and Supplier Portal.

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Suppliers' Day

The strong supplier network makes a significant contribution to ZEISS SMT's technology leadership. Managed suppliers meet once a year  for Suppliers' Day. The event offers insights into the strategic business units of ZEISS SMT and the opportunity to exchange ideas with top management.