Search Results - subject:"Cycle time reduction"

Implementing lean through value stream mapping for productivity improvement : a case study of link frame mechanical press manufacturing industry

Ghatorha, Kashmir Singh; Sharma, Rohit; Singh, Gurraj; … - In: International journal of six sigma and competitive … 13 (2021) 1/3, pp. 182-194

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A Systematic Cycle Time Reduction Procedure for Enhancing the Competitiveness and Sustainability of a Semiconductor Manufacturer

Chen, Toly - In: Sustainability 5 (2013) 11, pp. 4637-4652

Cycle time reduction plays an important role in improving the competitiveness and sustainability of a semiconductor … manufacturer. However, in the past, cycle time reduction was usually unplanned owing to the lack of a systematic and quantitative … procedure. To tackle this problem, a systematic procedure was established in this study for planning cycle time reduction …

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Cycle time-oriented mid-term production planning for semiconductor wafer fabrication

Kriett, Phillip O.; Eirich, Sebastian; Grunow, Martin - In: International journal of production research 55 (2017) 15/16, pp. 4662-4679

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Evaluating Six Sigma failure rate for inverse Gaussian cycle times

Nourelfath, Mustapha; Aldowaisan, Tariq; Hassan, Jawad - In: International journal of production research 54 (2016) 19/20, pp. 6092-6101

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Lean transformation in a high mix low volume electronics assembly environment

Arasanipalai Raghavan, Venkatesh; Yoon, Sangwon; … - In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 5 (2014) 4, pp. 342-360

Purpose – This paper aims to focus on integrating a lean framework in a high-mix-low-volume (HMLV) printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) environment to enhance current assembly processes and facility layouts. An HMLV PCBA environment is characterized by stochastic demands, a variety of...

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Indigenous development amongst challenges : Munjal Showa Limited and the implementation of total productive maintenance

Singh Amin, Shivdasini; Atre, Rakesh; Vardia, Ankur; … - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 62 (2013) 3, pp. 323-338

Purpose – The global manufacturing industry is becoming more competitive. Munjal Showa, a shock absorber manufacturer in India, is using indigenous development of technology by incorporating concepts of lean manufacturing, total productive maintenance (TPM) and low cost automation techniques...

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Heuristic control of multiple batch processors with incompatible job families and future job arrivals

Tajan, John Benedict C.; Appa Iyer Sivakumar; Gershwin, … - In: International journal of production research 50 (2012) 15, pp. 4206-4219

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Modelling the effectiveness of computer-aided development projects in the semiconductor industry

Saha, Samar K. - In: International Journal of Engineering Management and … 1 (2010) 2/3, pp. 162-178

This paper presents a complete quantitative model to estimate the potential benefits of simulation-based projects over the conventional approach. In the semiconductor industry, technology computer-aided design has shown a great potential for rapid and cost-effective development of advanced...

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Delivering cost effective innovations : New methods to link innovation with detailed design

In: Strategic Direction 19 (2003) 3, pp. 29-32

One of the key strategies applied by most manufacturers over the past few decades has been the aim of decreasing production costs, improving quality and shortening time to market. In this respect, the technique of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) has proved essential for improving the...

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Using lean principles to streamline the quotation process: a case study

Buzby, Conan M.; Gerstenfeld, Arthur; Voss, Lindsay E.; … - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 102 (2002) 9, pp. 513-520

The quotation process tightly links the manufacturer and its suppliers and customers on a supply chain. An excellent record of successful quotes not only benefits trading partners, but also positions the manufacturer on the market in terms of its responsiveness, customer service, efficiency, and...

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