The document describes a case study where a semiconductor assembly facility was analyzed to visualize and measure current material flows, recommend layout changes to smooth flows and reduce distances traveled. Within a week, material flows for the top 9 products were documented, modeled and analyzed, and 3 relayout changes were proposed. The new layout was estimated to reduce annual material flow by 2.8 million meters or 3.1 million yards.

1. Case Study: Semiconductor Assembly & Test
• Purpose/Scope:
• Visualize and Measure current material flow
• Recommend relayout changes to smooth flow & reduce distance traveled
• Results:
• In 1 week:
• Material flow for the top 9 products were documented, modeled, and analyzed.
• 3 relayout changes were created.
• New layout reduced annual flow by 2.8 million meters / 3.1 million yards
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Case Study: Semiconductor Assembly & Test

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5. Case Study: Semiconductor Assembly & Test
• Purpose/Scope:
•ı Visualize and Measure current material flow
•ı Recommend relayout changes to smooth flow & reduce distance traveled
1 week of modern industrial engineering analysis = 2.8 million meters / 3.1 million yards saved per year
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