A Study in Differences Between Medium and High Levels of Factory Automation in Selected Semiconductor Device Manufacturers

Although the migration of new investments to regions with labour-cost advantage is more prevalent amongst labour-intensive manufacturing companies, it is a matter of time before competition intensifies even for technology-based manufacturers. Walaupun penempatan semula pelaburan barn ke wilayah-wilayah yang mempunyai kos buruh yang lebih rendah adalah lebih ketara di kalangan syarikat-syarikat berintensifkan tenaga buruh, lambat laun, tekanan persaingan akan turut dirasai oleh pengeluar-pengeluar yang berasaskan teknologi

Advancing zero defect manufacturing: A state-of-the-art perspective and future research directions

Zero Defect Manufacturing is a disruptive concept that has the potential to entirely reshape the manufacturing ideology. Building on the same quality management philosophy that underpins both lean production and Six Sigma, the Zero Defect Manufacturing paradigm has in recent years developed significantly, given the onset of Industry 4.0 and the increasing maturity of its digital technologies. In this paper, we review contemporary advances in Zero Defect Manufacturing using structured literature review. We explore emergent themes and present important directions for future development in this continuously emerging field of research and practice. We highlight two specific Zero Defect Manufacturing strategy types: defect prevention, and defect compensation; as well as identify two important themes for future ZDM research, namely advancing ZDM research (particularly with a view to progressing from zero-defect processes to zero-waste value chain strategies) and overcoming the global application challenges of ZDM (with emphasis on cyber-security and the extension of defect prevention and compensation strategies to less explored manufacturing processes).publishedVersio

Digital product-service system : a study on the intersection between digitalization and servitization

The topics of digitization and servitization have been researched in several areas. In this dissertation the focus is on how the interface between the two fields of allows new value propositions. In this sense, the services offered can be impacted by the digitization both in its development and in its final result. Therefore, the first objective of this dissertation is to understand the perceived barriers in each of the two moments. The results show that the most significant barriers are found in the use of digitization for the innovation of the final offer of servitization. Thus, the second objective addressed by this study is to understand how digitization and servitization convergence, named DPSS, deliver value offers and the necessary capabilities for their delivery. The results of the literature review show that the DPSS offers are organized into three levels (basic, intermediary, and advanced), according to the business model offered, risk, service delivered and data usage. It was identified that as the level of DPSS increases, so do the capabilities required for its supply. Finally, based on the identified levels, we sought to understand the drivers and barriers for each level of DPSS. The results demonstrate that the barrier that most hinders the adoption of DPSS is the perception of value by the customer at the lower levels due to the focus of the offer on operational issues. Whereas at more advanced levels the drivers are characterized by the perceived value by the consumer, as this level is characterized by the focus on delivering a customized solution.Os temas digitalização e servitização têm sido pesquisados em diversas áreas. Este trabalho foca-se em analisar como a interface entre os dois campos de pesquisa possibilita novas ofertas de valor. Neste sentido, as ofertas servitizadas podem ser impactadas pela digitalização tanto no seu desenvolvimento quanto no seu resultado final. Portanto o primeiro objetivo desta dissertação é compreender quais as barreiras percebidas para cada um dos dois momentos. Os resultados demonstram que as barreiras mais significativas se encontram no uso da digitalização para a inovação da oferta final da servitização. Assim, o segundo objetivo abordado por este estudo é o de compreender como a digitalização e a servitização compõem ofertas de valor por meio de ofertas combinadas, denominadas DPSS, e quais as capabilidades necessárias para sua entrega. Os resultados da revisão da literatura demonstram que as ofertas de DPSS se organizam em três níveis (básico, intermediário e avançado), que, por sua vez são compostas pelos fatores: modelo de negócios ofertado, risco, serviço entregue e uso dos dados. Identificou-se que conforme cresce o nível de DPSS, crescem também as capabilidades necessárias para a sua oferta. Finalmente, com base nos níveis identificados, buscou-se compreender quais os impulsionadores e as barreiras para cada nível de DPSS. Os resultados demonstram que a barreira mais dificulta a oferta de DPSS é a percepção de valor pelo cliente nos níveis mais baixos, devido ao foco da oferta em questões operacionais. Ao passo que, em níveis mais avançados, os impulsionadores se caracterizam justamente pela oferta de valor percebida pelo consumidor, uma vez que o nível avançado se caracteriza pelo foco na entrega de uma solução customizada

The Evolving Role of Semiconductor Consortia in the United States and Japan

This article examines the interactions between public and private actors as cooperation in the semiconductor industry becomes increasingly international. The latest manifestations of multilateral collaboration are two consortia: I300I based in the United States and Selete based in Japan. Through an analysis of their structures and their origins, this article provides a deeper understanding of the complexities facing industry-wide consortia, the role of the government in promoting or inhibiting cooperation, and the lingering rivalries that impede truly global cooperation in a dynamic, high-technology industry

PhoenixD Magazine - News from the German Cluster of Excellence on Optics and Photonics

News from the German Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD on Optics and Photonics at Leibniz University Hannover with reports, interviews, portraits and the PhoenixD chronicle. Scientific topics are integrated optics, optics production, optical materials and others.DFG - Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft/Exzellenzstrategie des Bundes und der Länder/EXC 2122, Projekt-ID 390833453/E

Building the Hyperconnected Society- Internet of Things Research and Innovation Value Chains, Ecosystems and Markets

This book aims to provide a broad overview of various topics of Internet of Things (IoT), ranging from research, innovation and development priorities to enabling technologies, nanoelectronics, cyber-physical systems, architecture, interoperability and industrial applications. All this is happening in a global context, building towards intelligent, interconnected decision making as an essential driver for new growth and co-competition across a wider set of markets. It is intended to be a standalone book in a series that covers the Internet of Things activities of the IERC – Internet of Things European Research Cluster from research to technological innovation, validation and deployment.The book builds on the ideas put forward by the European Research Cluster on the Internet of Things Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda, and presents global views and state of the art results on the challenges facing the research, innovation, development and deployment of IoT in future years. The concept of IoT could disrupt consumer and industrial product markets generating new revenues and serving as a growth driver for semiconductor, networking equipment, and service provider end-markets globally. This will create new application and product end-markets, change the value chain of companies that creates the IoT technology and deploy it in various end sectors, while impacting the business models of semiconductor, software, device, communication and service provider stakeholders. The proliferation of intelligent devices at the edge of the network with the introduction of embedded software and app-driven hardware into manufactured devices, and the ability, through embedded software/hardware developments, to monetize those device functions and features by offering novel solutions, could generate completely new types of revenue streams. Intelligent and IoT devices leverage software, software licensing, entitlement management, and Internet connectivity in ways that address many of the societal challenges that we will face in the next decade

Artificial Intelligence Applied to Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Systematic Literature Review

The growing impact of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) on supply chain management and logistics is remarkable. This technological advance has the potential to significantly transform the handling and transport of goods. The implementation of these technologies has boosted efficiency, predictive capabilities and the simplification of operations. However, it has also raised critical questions about AI-based decision-making. To this end, a systematic literature review was carried out, offering a comprehensive view of this phenomenon, with a specific focus on management. The aim is to provide insights that can guide future research and decision-making in the logistics and supply chain management sectors. Both the articles in this thesis and that form chapters present detailed methodologies and transparent results, reinforcing the credibility of the research for researchers and managers. This contributes to a deeper understanding of the impact of technology on logistics and supply chain management. This research offers valuable information for both academics and professionals in the logistics sector, revealing innovative solutions and strategies made possible by automation. However, continuous development requires vigilance, adaptation, foresight and a rapid problem-solving capacity. This research not only sheds light on the current panorama, but also offers a glimpse into the future of logistics in a world where artificial intelligence is set to prevail