First Solar
350 West Washington Street, Suite 600,
Tempe, 85288, AZ,
United States
Tempe, 85288, AZ,
United States
1 602-414-9300
Manufacturing
First Solar Technographics
First Solar Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by First Solar and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 8100 First Solar employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that First Solar has purchased the following applications: Oracle NetSuite ERP for ERP Financial in 2015, Workday HCM for Core HR in 2011, Oracle Maintenance Cloud for Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) in 2021 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems First Solar is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Oracle , SAP , Workday or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing First Solar revenues, which have grown to $4.21 billion in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for First Solar intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
First Solar Tech Stack and Enterprise Applications
First Solar ERP
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| Oracle | Legacy | Oracle NetSuite ERP | ERP Financial | ERP | n/a | 2015 | 2015 |
In 2015, First Solar implemented Oracle NetSuite ERP as its ERP Financial platform to consolidate core finance and accounting functions. The deployment established Oracle NetSuite ERP as a cloud native financial system supporting general ledger control, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset accounting, cash management, and financial reporting workflows.
Configuration work focused on a centralized chart of accounts, standardized period close processes, automated journal posting and approvals, and role based access controls aligned to finance and accounting responsibilities. Oracle NetSuite ERP was configured to support multi entity accounting and intercompany workflows typical of ERP Financial systems, with revenue recognition and statutory reporting capabilities included in the scope.
Operational coverage centered on corporate finance, accounting and treasury functions, with configuration to support shared services and consolidated financial operations across First Solar entities. Governance changes included formalized change controls for financial configuration, defined approval routing for high risk transactions, and documented close management procedures to institutionalize the new ERP Financial operating model.
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ERP Financial | ERP |
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2018 | 2019 |
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ERP Financial | ERP |
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2014 | 2015 |
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ERP Financial | ERP |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Expense Management | ERP |
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2010 | 2010 |
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First Solar HCM
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| Workday | Oracle PeopleSoft HCM | Workday HCM | Core HR | HCM | n/a | 2011 | 2017 |
In 2011, First Solar implemented Workday HCM to replace Oracle PeopleSoft HCM, establishing Workday HCM as the company Core HR platform. The deployment supported and managed the Human Resource Information System for more than 5,000 employees across 20 countries, centralizing core HR and recruiting functions under a single HCM solution.
The implementation encompassed HCM and Recruiting functional workstreams, with a Core Project Team member contributing to the overall transition and a designated HRIS Lead managing the Workday onboarding implementation for 20 countries. Workstreams included onboarding configuration, recruiting integrations within Workday, role-based security configuration, and a hypercare support period managed immediately after go-live.
Project responsibilities extended to the design and delivery of a virtual HR Portal, where the Lead HR Project Partner role oversaw portal implementation and administration of the internal HR intranet running on SharePoint. The team coordinated regularly with the MIS organization for periodic testing and development, and maintained monthly audit processes to ensure HRIS data integrity across Workday and the HR portal environment.
Governance and operational scope were organized around centralized HRIS ownership for global HR and recruiting operations, country-level onboarding rollout coordination, and post-go-live hypercare support to stabilize processes. The initiative successfully transitioned the organization from Oracle PeopleSoft HCM into Workday HCM, with governance practices emphasizing monthly data audits, cross-team testing with MIS, and ongoing administration of the SharePoint-based HR intranet.
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Core HR | HCM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Payroll | HCM |
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2014 | 2018 |
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Payroll | HCM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Recruiting | HCM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System, Candidate Relationship Management | HCM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Workforce Management | HCM |
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2014 | 2014 |
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First Solar ERP Services and Operations
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| Oracle | Legacy | Oracle Maintenance Cloud | Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) | ERP Services and Operations | n/a | 2021 | 2021 |
In 2021, First Solar implemented Oracle Maintenance Cloud to support Integrated Supply Chain maintenance operations, standardizing maintenance workflows under a Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) framework. The deployment focused on manufacturing site execution and ISC process improvement activities tied to preventive maintenance practices and equipment availability tracking.
Oracle Maintenance Cloud was configured to support core CMMS modules including asset register and hierarchy management, preventive maintenance scheduling and PM record capture, work order creation and execution, and centralized maintenance reporting. The implementation emphasized integration of PM records with statistical process control and Total Preventive Maintenance program concepts, aligning maintenance planning with continuous improvement methods such as Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen referenced in the ISC role profile.
Operational coverage included ISC teams and site production floor stakeholders at Perrysburg OH and adjacent ISC functions, with the system positioned to interface with enterprise asset and ERP data flows referenced by internal familiarity with SAP and Maximo functionality. System configuration and data flow design accounted for maintenance metrics, reporting needs, and the use of PM records as inputs to root cause analysis and equipment availability improvement activities.
Governance and rollout were organized around ISC process owners and cross functional teams, with responsibilities for process design, system configuration design, system testing, training, and document control assigned to continuous improvement leads. The program centered on rapid problem solving, embedding compliance and risk management into routine maintenance processes, and establishing ongoing management of ISC metrics and reporting through Oracle Maintenance Cloud.
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Enterprise Asset Management | ERP Services and Operations |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Lease Management | ERP Services and Operations |
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2018 | 2018 |
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First Solar Analytics and BI
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Analytics and BI | Analytics and BI |
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2010 | 2018 |
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First Solar Collaboration
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2019 | 2019 |
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First Solar Content Management
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Content Management | Content Management |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Digital Signing | Content Management |
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2021 | 2021 |
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First Solar SCM
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Supply Chain Management | SCM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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First Solar CRM
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Customer Experience | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Customer Experience | CRM |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Customer Experience | CRM |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Digital Advertising Platform | CRM |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Digital Advertising Platform | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Digital Advertising Platform | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Sales Automation, CRM, Sales Engagement | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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First Solar EPM
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EPM | EPM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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EPM | EPM |
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2012 | 2013 |
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Financial Consolidation and Close | EPM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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First Solar ITSM
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Application Performance Management | ITSM |
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2017 | 2017 |
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IT Service Management | ITSM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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IT Service Management | ITSM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Remote Monitoring and Management | ITSM |
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2023 | 2023 |
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First Solar PLM and Engineering
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2D/3D Simulation | PLM and Engineering |
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2010 | 2016 |
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First Solar PPM
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Project Portfolio Management | PPM |
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2019 | 2019 |
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First Solar Procurement
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Procurement | Procurement |
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2018 | 2019 |
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Supplier Relationship Management | Procurement |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Supplier Relationship Management | Procurement |
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2018 | 2018 |
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First Solar TRM
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Treasury Management | TRM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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First Solar IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2013 | 2013 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2014 | 2014 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at First Solar
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Director, International Human Resources | Director | HR | |
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Director, Global Benefits & Compensation | Director | HR | |
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Global Director, HRIS & Payroll | Director | HR | |
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Director of Organizational Development & Training | Director | Finance | |
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Solutions Architect, Business Intelligence | Manager | IT | |
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Chief Financial Officer | CXO | Finance | |
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Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting | Manager | Finance | |
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IT Manager | Manager | IT | |
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Senior Manager, Enterprise Data Management and Analytics | Manager | IT | |
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Chief Information Officer | CXO | IT | |
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Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer | CXO | Finance | |
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Chief Technology Officer | CXO | IT | |
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VP, Project Finance & Corporate Development | VP | Finance | |
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Vice President - Treasurer and Head of Global Project Finance | VP | Finance | |
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Director, EPC Procurement | Director | Procurement | |
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Chief Audit Executive | CXO | Risk | |
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Specialist - Travel & Expense | Manager | Finance | |
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Senior Global Sourcing Manager -Indirect/Corporate Services Spend | Manager | Procurement | |
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Procurement & Contracting Dept. Manager | Manager | Procurement | |
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VP Global Supply Chain | VP | Supply Chain | |
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Director, Supply Chain EPC | Director | Supply Chain | |
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Director of Strategic Sourcing | Director | Procurement | |
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Director - Advanced Sourcing & Negotiation Strategies | Director | Procurement | |
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VP Tax | VP | Finance | |
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International Tax Director | Director | Finance | |
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Chief Information Officer | CXO | IT | |
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CIO | CSO | SVP Global Technical Services | CXO | IT | |
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Chief People and Communications Office | CXO | HR | |
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EVP,CHRO | CXO | HR | |
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Chief Operations Officer | CXO | Finance | |
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Chief Technology Officer | CXO | IT | |
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V.P. Finance, Chief Accounting Officer | CXO | Finance | |
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Chief Quality and Reliability Officer | CXO | Finance | |
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Production Manager | Manager | Finance | |
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Vice President, Global Policy, Sustainability & Marketing | VP | Marketing | |
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Chief Manufacturing Engineering Officer | CXO | Finance | |
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Head of ESG and Sustainability | Director | Finance | |
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CIO | CXO | Finance | |
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Chief Manufacturing Operations Officer | CXO | Finance | |
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Maintenance Manager | Manager | Finance | |
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Senior Corporate Counsel | Manager | Operations | |
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Deputy General Counsel | CXO | Finance | |
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Head of People Operations | Director | HR | |
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Chief Supply Chain Officer | CXO | Supply Chain | |
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Head of Global Supply Chain | Director | Supply Chain | |
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Human Resources Manager | Manager | HR | |
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Apps Being Evaluated by First Solar Executives
APPS RUN THE WORLD tracks software evaluation trends across 2 million companies worldwide, including buyer insights from First Solar IT executives and key decision makers. This section highlights First Solar's latest recorded technology evaluations, including Oracle Transportation Management System for Transportation Management on 2025-10-14. As part of ARTW Buyer Intent and technographics insights, these findings provide useful visibility into the First Solar digital transformation priorities and AI adoption trends.
| Date | Company | Status | Vendor | Product | Category | Market |
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| 2025-10-14 | First Solar | Evaluated | Oracle | Oracle Transportation Management System | Transportation Management | SCM |
FAQ - APPS RUN THE WORLD First Solar Technographics
First Solar is a Manufacturing organization based in United States,
with around 8100 employees and annual revenues of $4.21 billion.
First Solar operates a diverse technology stack with applications such as
Oracle NetSuite ERP, Workday HCM and Oracle Maintenance Cloud,
covering areas like ERP Financial, Core HR and Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS).
First Solar has invested in cloud applications and AI-driven platforms to optimize efficiency and growth,
collaborating with vendors such as Oracle and Workday.
First Solar recently adopted applications including
Raptor Solar Sentry in 2023, Oracle Cloud ERP in 2021 and Oracle Cloud HCM in 2021,
highlighting its ongoing modernization strategy.
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