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SCHEDULING
2008
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Bicriteria robotic cell scheduling
This paper considers the scheduling problems arising in two- and three-machine manufacturing cells configured in a flowshop which repeatedly produces one type of product and where ...
Hakan Gultekin, M. Selim Akturk, Oya Ekin Karasan
INFORMS
2008
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Estimating Cycle Time Percentile Curves for Manufacturing Systems via Simulation
Cycle time-throughput (CT-TH) percentile curves quantify the relationship between percentiles of cycle time and factory throughput, and they can play an important role in strategi...
Feng Yang, Bruce E. Ankenman, Barry L. Nelson
CCE
2006
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Real-time monitoring of an industrial batch process
This paper describes the development of a real-time monitoring system for a batch process operated by Aroma and Fine Chemicals Limited. The process shares many similarities with o...
Ognjen Marjanovic, Barry Lennox, David J. Sandoz, ...
ENGL
2008
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Cycle Time Forecasting Models for Defect Inspection Process in TFT-LCD Module Assembly
Because most of the procedures in defect inspection process of TFT-LCD module assembly are examined manually through human vision, cycle time estimation for this particular process...
Chien-wen Shen
ANOR
2008
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Scheduling vessels and container-yard operations with conflicting objectives
Abstract We consider the problem of coordinating the operations of two supply chain partners: a foreign shipping company and a domestic port. The two partners have conflicting busi...
Endre Boros, Lei Lei, Yao Zhao, Hua Zhong
WSC
1998
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Effective Implementation of Cycle Time Reduction Strategies for Semiconductor Back-end Manufacturing
Using discrete-event simulation models, a study was conducted to evaluate the current production practices of a high-volume semiconductor back-end operation. The overall goal was ...
Joerg Domaschke, Steven Brown, Jennifer Robinson, ...
WSC
2001
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Critical tools identification and characteristics curves construction in a wafer fabrication facility
The purpose of this research was to identify the factors in a wafer fabrication facility that significantly affect the cycle times of two main technologies that are currently in p...
Dima Nazzal, Mansooreh Mollaghasemi
WSC
2008
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An optimization framework for waferfab performance enhancement
A typical wafer fab requires numerous decisions for daily operations. Even small decisions on system configurations may have significant impact on the overall fab performance. One...
Daniel Noack, Boon-Ping Gan, Peter Lendermann, Oli...
WSC
2008
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Simulation analysis of semiconductor manufacturing with small lot size and batch tool replacements
Long cycle times in semiconductor manufacuring represent an increasing challenge for the industry and lead to a growing need of break-through approaches to reduce it. Small lot si...
Kilian Schmidt, Oliver Rose
WSC
2008
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Simulations-based and solver-based optimization approaches for batch processes in semiconductor manufacturing
Scheduling is one of the key factors for semiconductor fabrication productivity. Objectives like lot cycle time and throughput must be optimized to push the technological developm...
Andreas Klemmt, Sven Horn, Gerald Weigert, Thomas ...