Title :
Applying just-in-time in a wafer fab: a case study
Author :
Martin-Vega, Louis A. ; Pippin, Mark ; Gerdon, Elaine ; Burcham, Randy
Author_Institution :
Ind. & Syst. Eng., Florida Univ., Gainesville, FL, USA
Abstract :
The successful application of the just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing management philosophy within a wafer fab photoresist wet chemistry area is described. The JIT techniques that were applied included lot-size reduction, setup-time reduction, layout changes for improved work flow, and improved operator flexibility. These set the stage for the implementation of a demand-pull system that resulted in significant decreases in cycle times as well as corresponding decrease in inventory levels. Aspects related to quality improvement as well as other long-term issues are also discussed.<>
Keywords :
integrated circuit manufacture; production control; semiconductor device manufacture; stock control; JIT techniques; demand-pull system; inventory levels; just-in-time; layout changes; lot-size reduction; manufacturing management philosophy; operator flexibility; photoresist wet chemistry area; quality improvement; semiconductor wafer fabrication; setup-time reduction; work flow; Application software; Chemistry; Circuits; Computer aided software engineering; Inventory management; Management training; Manufacturing industries; Production management; Resists; Semiconductor device manufacture;
Journal_Title :
Semiconductor Manufacturing, IEEE Transactions on
