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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 click on the dates below to register for a training session

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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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    PFAS for Supplier

    This training provides you with a compact overview of the planned EU ban on per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS). You will learn about the background of the proposed EU ban, the risks and opportunities it poses for various industrial sectors and for ZEISS SMT, and how you can support ZEISS SMT in preparing for the upcoming ban. The training includes a presentation from ZEISS SMT, as well as a Q&A session.

    Target group: ZEISS SMT Suppliers

     


    Date: 
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  • A man holds a symbol with a lock in his hand - this stands for Security

    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: tbd.

     

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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

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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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

     

     


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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

     

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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

     

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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: 
    People who want to create statistics and graphical evaluations with Minitab software. For every participant a PC with the minitab software is required.

     

    Date: Individual appointment

     

     

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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 (Implementation only from min.10 participants per company)

    Date: Individual appointment

     

     

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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  (Implementation only from min.10 participants per company)

    Date:  Individual appointment

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    Well prepared for NIS 2

    What are the requirements of the EU directive NIS 2 and how can I prepare my company for this upcoming regulation?

     

     


    Target group:
     Suppliers with more than 50 employees

     

     


    Date:
    tbd.

     

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    Well prepared for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

    What are the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and how can I prepare my company for this upcoming regulation?

     

     

    Target group: ZEISS SMT suppliers who place digital products on the market 

     

     

    Date: tbd.

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    Physical security, protection against espionage and sabotage

    What measures can be used to prevent espionage / sabotage and protect information?

     


    Target group:
    ZEISS SMT suppliers

     

     



    Date:
    tbd.

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    Prototype protection in the life cycle of component

    What measures can be taken to efficiently prevent the leakage of intellectual property. 

     

     


    Target group: 
    ZEISS SMT suppliers who manufacture prototype parts and assemblies for SMT

     

     

    Date: tbd. 

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    Export control

    The training aims to support suppliers in determining and transmitting foreign trade and to provide the basics of export control and customs. Furthermore, official procedures are to be completed more effectively through specific contact persons and clear processes for joint handling. After completing the training, the supplier receives an information manual. 

    Target group: ZEISS SMT Suppliers 

     


     

    Date: tbd.

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.