Title :
Exploring Labor Reduction in Complex Manufacturing
Author :
Neureuther, Brian D. ; Schikora, Paul F.
Author_Institution :
Plattsburgh Sch. of Bus., State Univ. of New York, Plattsburgh, NY
Abstract :
Cost reduction in manufacturing is paramount in today´s competitive environment. Consumers are demanding customized products at a fraction of the time it took just a few years ago. In order to meet these changing needs while reducing costs, many new methods of flexible manufacturing, new conceptual models, and advanced information technology have been developed and implemented. One aspect that is often overlooked is the human resource dimension and the possibility of enhanced performance based on improved labor usage. This paper examines the impact of labor reduction in complex manufacturing, specifically in semiconductor manufacturing. The result of this study assesses the impact of labor reduction on the efficiency and productivity of complex manufacturing
Keywords :
cost reduction; flexible manufacturing systems; human resource management; labour resources; productivity; semiconductor device manufacture; complex manufacturing; consumers; cost reduction; flexible manufacturing systems; human resource dimension; information technology; job shop; labor flexibility; labor reduction; productivity; semiconductor manufacturing; Costs; Electronics industry; Flexible manufacturing systems; Humans; Information technology; Marketing and sales; Productivity; Pulp manufacturing; Semiconductor device manufacture; Virtual manufacturing; Flexible manufacturing systems; job shop; labor flexibility; research paper;
Journal_Title :
Semiconductor Manufacturing, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TSM.2006.883585
