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Fabs that Benchmark Perform Better!
Survey highlights that a benchmarking culture in wafer fabs drives sustainable performance.
Benchmarking is a vital activity for the UK and Ireland's semiconductor manufacturers according to a recent survey by the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland.
The survey entitled 'How do you measure up?' analysed data from the 15 wafer fabrication plants in the NMI's membership, representing the majority of the manufacturing capability in the UK and Ireland. It addressed topics including yield, cycle time, technical capability, productivity, operational efficiency, industry suppliers and human resources.
The results revealed that those wafer fabs employing benchmarking proactively challenged current thinking, more clearly identified performance gaps and used it as a catalyst for change and innovation.