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Scheduling a hybrid MTO/MTS semiconductor fab with machine-dedication features

  • Muh Cherng Wu*
  • , Jr Hsiung Jiang
  • , Wen Jen Chang
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
  • Minth University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

A semiconductor foundry is essentially a make-to-order (MTO) factory. Yet, in a low-demand season, it may enter into a hybrid business model-producing make-to-stock (MTS) as well as MTO products to maintain high utilization of machines. This research proposes a scheduling method for such a hybrid MTO/MTS system with machine-dedication characteristics, a constraint imposed on the process route caused by the advance of manufacturing technology. The scheduling method aims to achieve a high on-time delivery rate for MTO products as well as a high throughput for MTS products. Simulation experiments show that the proposed scheduling method outperforms representative methods in the literature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)416-426
Number of pages11
JournalInternational Journal of Production Economics
Volume112
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 03 2008
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • Machine dedication
  • Make-to-order
  • Make-to-stock
  • Scheduling
  • Semiconductor manufacturing

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