This informal but participative event is open to those in engineering who have a cost reduction focus and are prepared to share their experiences with colleagues from other sites.

The attendees should be prepared to present and discuss on the following items:

• Describe cost analysis techniques - cost of Ownership approaches
  
• Current Cost reduction activities and Successful projects
  
• Specific Commodity cost reduction such as:
  
  • Quartz and thermacouples
  • Abatement
  • Pumps
  • 2nd Source Spares and Suppliers

• Cross FAB partnership opportunities for cost reduction