Title :
CTRAIN. A cross-training concept
Author :
Brandt, Laurie ; Fife, Gloria
Author_Institution :
IBM Corp., Essex Junction, VT, USA
Abstract :
Flexibility and ability to react to the business environment is crucial in the semiconductor industry. Cross-training programs, like CTRAIN, capitalize on the increased skill base and expertise of the manufacturing operators. The proper balance of priorities and tool coverage provided by the CTRAIN program at IBM´s Essex Junctions Fabricators have translated into increased production and improved morale
Keywords :
electronics industry; human resource management; integrated circuit manufacture; semiconductor device manufacture; training; CTRAIN; cross-training programs; manufacturing operators; morale improvement; production improvement; semiconductor industry; skill base; tool coverage; Certification; Humans; Inspection; Manufacturing industries; Microelectronics; Page description languages; Production; Semiconductor device manufacture; Teamwork; Throughput;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference and Workshop, 1997. IEEE/SEMI
Conference_Location :
Cambridge, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4050-7
DOI :
10.1109/ASMC.1997.630759
