Title :
A statistical approach to cycle time management
Author :
Fernandez, M. ; Aparicio, S. ; Oliva, R. ; Rodriguez, Linda ; Rosendo, M. ; Becerro, J.
Abstract :
Cycle time is a competitive weapon for semiconductor companies. It affects costs and customer service. This paper describes the method used in the fab of Agere in Madrid. The method is based on the use of exponentially weighted moving averages for cycle time target setting to machine level. This method has helped Madrid to achieve world-class cycle time. The advantage of this method over others described in the bibliography is also discussed
Keywords :
integrated circuit manufacture; manufacturing resources planning; moving average processes; production control; statistical analysis; competitive weapon; customer service; cycle time; cycle time management; exponentially weighted moving averages; machine level cycle time target setting; semiconductor companies; statistical approach; wafer costs; Abstracts; Bibliographies; Costs; Customer service; Defense industry; Microelectronics; Semiconductor device manufacture; Stability; Throughput; Weapons;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference, 2001 IEEE/SEMI
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6555-0
DOI :
10.1109/ASMC.2001.925606
