Partnering for total quality: SEMATECH is helping US firms regain worldwide market share leadership for purchases of semiconductor equipment

Article Abstract:

The Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology Institute (SEMATECH) was founded in 1987 in response to the industry recognition of drastic loss of market share both by equipment manufacturers and materials suppliers. SEMATECH conducted a survey of domestic companies that showed both materials suppliers and manufacturers would rather deal with Japanese companies. In response SEMATECH developed a management training program aimed at instituting a culture of partnering for total quality. The program has been deemed a success by many of its participants.

Semiconductors and related devices, Services, Market share, Semiconductors, International SEMATECH

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Enlightenment is the key to quality; SPC is an important quality tool, but it's only one of many tools that an enlightened company uses

Article Abstract:

Peak Electronics Inc of Orange, CT, which was founded in 1989, uses a progressive quality control effort combining statistical process control (SPC), QA/S variable and attribute software and several management programs aimed at keeping workers focused on the company's quality goals. Some of the other innovative methods used by Peak, including worker participation in quality improvement efforts, are examined.

Printed circuit boards, Management, Quality control, Technology application, Manufacturing processes, Manufacturing, Peak Electronics Inc.

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The use of SPC in a training environment

Article Abstract:

Statistical process control (SPC) is a common aspect of manufacturing which is necessary in the monitoring of products. SPC is also applicable to training activities, especially in the control of teaching methods and lessons. SPC is employed in the facilitation of the learning process such as that of the national test bed integration contract total quality management training process.

Methods, Employee training

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