SOMC provides subcontractor management solutions for semiconductor companies that want to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase profits. If your company is considering moving your manufacturing operations to Asia, or you are already outsourcing your manufacturing to Asia, we can help you lower costs, streamline operations, improve product quality, and increase profits.

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starts with SOMC Wakeman, OH, 44889
Phone (408) 806 6308
www.semiconoutsourcemgmtco.com
Semiconductor Outsource Management Company Overview
Semiconductor Outsource Management Company (SOMC) is an International subcontractor
management firm specializing in managing subcontractors in Asia for Fabless, Start-Ups, and IDM
Companies. Our mission is to develop a world-class manufacturing operation for your organization
to keep you well ahead of your competition.
We have spent more than 30-years studying and applying concepts of JIT, Lean Manufacturing, TCT,
TPM, FMEA and SPC methodologies to strengthen manufacturing operations in throughput,
responsiveness, and customer satisfaction to be used as a competitive advantage for companies—
and it shows. We’ve saved companies as much as 30% - 100% in cycle time, more than $2 million in
quality savings, and nearly $30 million in costs.
Founded and managed by Americans now living in Asia, SOMC brings extensive experience, skills
and knowledge of best practices for the successful manufacturing of semiconductors in Asia. In
addition, we bring to the table a solid understanding of cultural nuances and foreign business
protocols. As a result, we eliminate the number one challenge associated with outsourcing—
inadequate governance of the Asian manufacturing operations.
The Methodology SOMC Utilizes to Improve Manufacturing Performance
for Our Clients
1. The first step in our process is to complete our client questionnaire. Your answers will help
us understand your business model, your strengths and weaknesses, and the manufacturing
goals you want to achieve.
2. Our next step is to interview you and your management team. This is done to obtain a
comprehensive understanding of your business model, the problems you are facing, your
target objectives, your manufacturing needs.
3. Our third step is to analyze your current subcontractor(s) and review the current
performance levels with these suppliers. We do this to determine the most effective
manufacturing strategies to employ to meet your manufacturing objectives. Our next step is
to prepare a performance improvement plan which feeds into your strategic manufacturing
plan. This valuable document includes:
a. A review of your business model and your manufacturing objectives.
b. A review of your current manufacturing performance levels and how your current
manufacturing can be improved to produce world-class results.

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www.semiconoutsourcemgmtco.com
c. Our recommended performance improvement plan is based on our analysis of your
current manufacturing performance and that of your subcontractors as well as our
benchmarked data.
d. A manufacturing implementation timeline that lists the sequence for implementing
your manufacturing program and expected performance improvements.
4. Once we have developed your performance improvement plan, we then move into Phase II.
In Phase II we work together with your team and the subcontractor by sharing your goals
and objectives and developing relationships with the subcontractor(s) to meet the required
performance levels for you in terms of cost, quality and delivery.
5. We then keep you up to date with weekly status reports. We will also conduct formal
Quarterly Business Review (QBR’s) with the subcontractor and you.
A Tactical Approach That Works — Client after Client
SOMC can help you find a subcontractor for your manufacturing business needs, help you manage
your business at a subcontractor’s factory, or just close the gaps that sometimes exist with
outsourcing in Asia without the expense associated with long term, foreign assignments for in-
house employees. In fact SOMC is, at a minimum, half the cost of relocating an employee abroad.
Where we really stand out and separate ourselves from competitors is we are far more than
consultants, project managers, and service providers. We are a true extension of your company. We
have found that viewing the subcontractor as a Virtual factory (an extension of your own company)
allows us to achieve expected performance and realize expected goals. We work hand in hand with
subcontractors to internalize our knowledge, skills, and experience of semiconductor
manufacturing to drive their own internal manufacturing improvements. We work with the
subcontractor to do this because we know it will support continuous improvements that you will
enjoy as your business grows in market share.
Tactically, we employ a proprietary and proven management methodology that successfully helps
you meet your manufacturing and financial objectives.

3. Successful outsourced manufacturing 9406 SR 60,
starts with SOMC Wakeman, OH, 44889
Phone (408) 806 6308
www.semiconoutsourcemgmtco.com
We Serve Our Clients Exceptionally Well
We have engaged with more than 15 Asian subcontractors including the top tiers and have
benchmarked some of the leading semiconductor subcontractors in the world. The results we
achieve are driven by our desire to attain these world class benchmarks. Typical services are:
 Source Selection
 Qualifications
 Cost Negotiation/Reduction
 Delivery and Cycle Time Improvements
 Quality and Yield Improvements
 Package and Design Engineering
 Logistics Improvements
 Onsite Management
 Improved Communications

4. Successful outsourced manufacturing 9406 SR 60,
starts with SOMC Wakeman, OH, 44889
Phone (408) 806 6308
www.semiconoutsourcemgmtco.com
Client Testimonials
“John first worked for me as a production manager at Cypress Semiconductor. He progressed to
become a Director of Operations at Cypress Semi assembly-test production operations in Indonesia,
Thailand, and Taiwan. John runs a "tight ship". Simply stated, he delivers. He has demonstrated
success in numerous cultural environments.” July 28, 2009
Joel Camarda, Vice President Operations, Gtronix
“John, while very focused and results oriented on the daily requirements of operations, is also a
visionary leader who can quickly assess an enterprise and its business strategy. He has a very
strong knowledge of the business aspects of the semiconductor assembly and test operations and
industry. He is well experienced in managing and improving the profitability of a company. John
works very well with both his peers and staff and earns their respect and support. It is my pleasure
to endorse John and recommend him for any executive level of management in the semiconductor
industry.” July 13, 2009
Michael McKerreghan, President Director & COO, PT Unisem–Batam
“John worked for me and managed an Assembly/Test Operation in Indonesia. He aggressively
drove continuous improvement and accomplished the best metrics in the company for
Assembly/Test Manufacturing (Cost, Cycle Time, and Quality).” July 13, 2009–A Fortune 500
Company
Jeff Kaszubinski, Vice President Research and Development, Cypress Semiconductor
“An over powering need to achieve, consistent follow through on commitments, and positive
mental attitude towards maximizing achievements. The ability to anticipate developments and
make them happen, resourceful, good personal relationship skills, well developed communication
skills, perseverance, patient and excellent technical and marketing skills.” May 10, 2008
Bryan Patmon, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Director at MemsTechnology-Berhad

5. Successful outsourced manufacturing 9406 SR 60,
starts with SOMC Wakeman, OH, 44889
Phone (408) 806 6308
www.semiconoutsourcemgmtco.com
“Tim is a very focused, organized, and highly competent supply chain professional. He has
demonstrated his ability to well manage complex internal and external supply chains. While we
worked together at Microchip he consistently made sure our production lines were correctly loaded
and able to deliver product to our customers on time.” July 7, 2009 –A Fortune 500 Company
Lenny French, Director, Microcontroller Test Operations (Thailand), Microchip Technology
Co., Ltd