Author :
Dolfi, Jeff ; Eisserer, Jane ; Devine, Greg ; Weigel, Charles ; Reedy, Bruce
Author_Institution :
Philips Semicond., Hopewell Junction, NY
Abstract :
This paper describes the introduction of continuous flow manufacturing as an integral component of a comprehensive plan to reduce cycle time and improve output stability. The paper includes the background leading up to the implementation, three phases of the implementation and a summary of the results to date. CFM, along with associated methodologies such as TOC (theory of constraints, {Eliyahu Goldratt et al., 2004}) and other lean actions have resulted in a static cycle time reduction of 45% and an output variation reduction of 70%
Keywords :
continuous production; integrated circuit manufacture; lead time reduction; Theory of Constraints; continuous flow manufacturing; cycle time reduction; output stability; output variation reduction;
Conference_Titel :
Semiconductor Manufacturing, 2005. ISSM 2005, IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9143-8
DOI :
10.1109/ISSM.2005.1513367
