Title :
Making wafers in the JIT style
Author_Institution :
Digital Equipment Corp., Hudson, MA, USA
Abstract :
The design and successful implementation of just-in-time (JIT) technology for running two semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities (fabs) that substantially reduced cycle times, improved yields, and saved over 5 million dollars are outlined. This was achieved in a relatively short time (about 6 months per fab). JIT methodology improved worker morale, predictability of schedules, and flexibility of product mix. An overview of JIT operations and definitions of key JIT terms are given
Keywords :
integrated circuit manufacture; production control; semiconductor device manufacture; stock control; JIT methodology; just-in-time; semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities; Drives; Etching; Fabrication; Implants; Lithography; Management training; Production equipment; Scheduling; Silicon; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference and Workshop, 1990. ASMC 90 Proceedings. IEEE/SEMI 1990
Conference_Location :
Danvers, MA
DOI :
10.1109/ASMC.1990.111213
