Noise and learning in semiconductor manufacturing
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The commercial success of very-large-scale integration semiconductor manufacturing companies is heavily influenced by the rate of their technological learning. Manufacturers try to promote such learning by initiating various activities, including experimentation. However, experiments are susceptible to confounding by process noise resulting from process variability. Thus, it is possible that plants with low noise levels stand a better chance of learning than those with high noise levels. An empirical study was conducted to investigate the extent of process variability and its effects on the speed of process improvement. Data for the study were obtained from five semiconductor plants. Results revealed high absolute noise levels in most plants, thereby resulting in poor learning.
Publication Name: Management Science
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0025-1909
Year: 1995
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International product transfer and production ramp-up: a case study from the data storage industry
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The increase in production and the overseas transfer of production by a hard disk drive manufacturer is analyzed. The techniques to successfully complete these tasks are provided.
Publication Name: R & D Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0033-6807
Year: 2001
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Product and process innovation in biopharmaceuticals: a new perspective on development
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A study suggesting that a review of the existing product and process development procedures in biopharmaceuticals is necessary is presented.
Publication Name: R & D Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0033-6807
Year: 2006
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