Title :
Harnessing potential and developing skills: a picture of productivity gains in Photo. 2
Author :
Mack, Patricia ; Karakekes, Meg ; Simmons, Michelle
Author_Institution :
Adv. Micro Devices Inc., Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
In 1991, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) initiated the Journey To Excellence (JTE) program aimed at delivering the highest quality products to customers at a competitive price. During the past six years, the Fab 10 Photo Module has been implementing facets of the JTE program-from upgrading technician skills, to establishing a team-based structure, to setting productivity stretch goals. This paper examines the work culture and business outcomes Fab 10´s Photo Module has experienced. Pre-Journey to Excellence data is compared with present impact data. Quantitative measurements such as skill upgrades, line yield, Natural Work Group staffing, equipment utilization, and cycle time from 1991 (pre-Journey To Excellence) and present are offered. Qualitative data from Fab 10´s Photo Module provides another perspective
Keywords :
human resource management; semiconductor device manufacture; Advanced Micro Devices; Fab 10 Photo Module; Journey To Excellence program; Natural Work Group staffing; cycle time; equipment utilization; human potential; line yield; product quality; productivity; semiconductor fab; team working; technician skills; Drives; EPROM; Fabrication; Maintenance; Manufacturing; Process control; Production facilities; Productivity; Scheduling; Time measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference and Workshop, 1997. IEEE/SEMI
Conference_Location :
Cambridge, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4050-7
DOI :
10.1109/ASMC.1997.630760
