Black Semiconductor’s Secret to Faster Innovation? monday.com
About Black Semiconductor​​​
Black Semiconductor is a pioneering German startup based in Aachen, driving innovation at the intersection of graphene-based photonics and semiconductor technology. The company is leading the way in integrating graphene-based photonics directly onto electronic chips—an advancement poised to redefine data transfer speeds and energy efficiency in the semiconductor industry.
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As a fast-growing deep-tech organization, Black Semiconductor’s success depends on seamless collaboration between its PMO, Product, and Engineering teams to accelerate research, development, and commercialization.
The Challenges
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As Black Semiconductor expanded, it encountered several operational challenges that hindered efficiency and communication across teams:
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Fragmented Processes
Product lifecycle management and people management operated on separate systems, creating silos and inconsistencies in workflows.
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Communication Gaps
Teams across departments faced challenges in staying aligned, leading to duplicated work and missed updates.
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Manual Tracking and Reporting
Relying on Excel and manual updates created delays and reduced data accuracy, making it difficult to monitor progress effectively.
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Limited Visibility
Without centralized dashboards, leadership lacked a clear overview of ongoing projects, milestones, and resource allocation.
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These obstacles highlighted the need for an integrated, transparent platform to support fast-paced innovation and cross-functional teamwork.
The Solutions
With Aulysius assistance, Black Semiconductor implemented a comprehensive digital transformation using monday.com Enterprise.
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Dedicated Implementation Team
Aulysius assembled a team of an Implementation Consultant, Customer Success Manager, and Project Manager to guide deployment, customization, and onboarding.
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Unified Platform for Collaboration
The solution consolidated product lifecycle management and people management workflows into a single monday.com platform, fostering alignment and accountability.
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End-to-End Digital Transformation
By replacing MS Teams and Excel, monday.com became the central hub for product planning, project execution, and performance tracking, enhancing speed and clarity across teams.
The Results
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Centralized Operations
Black Semiconductor fully migrated its core workflows onto monday.com, enabling seamless coordination across departments and project phases.
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Improved Collaboration and Visibility
Teams now operate on a shared, transparent platform with real-time updates and automated tracking, ensuring alignment across the organization.
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Operational Efficiency
By eliminating manual processes, the company significantly improved project timelines, reduced administrative workload, and empowered teams to focus on innovation.
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Scalable Growth Enablement
With monday.com as its digital backbone, Black Semiconductor is now equipped to scale efficiently while maintaining transparency, speed, and precision in its operations.