A capacity evaluation and trading model for semiconductor foundry manufacturing
Journal
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Journal Volume
54
Journal Issue
1-4
Pages
1-10
Date Issued
2011
Author(s)
Abstract
This study addresses a capacity-trading problem for semiconductor foundry manufacturing. Because of the geographic proximity of fabs, a semiconductor foundry with insufficient capacity can purchase capacity from partner fabs as a short-term solution if a capacity-trading agreement has been established. Capacity-trading with partners could be considered as a source for enhancing competitiveness of factory clusters. This investigation presents several linear programming and mixed integer liner programming formulations for establishing the capacity-trading platform. This research was implemented via a computer program with real factory data using mathematical programming formulations capable of rapidly generating reliable solutions. The proposed trading model involves three modules. The first module, a factory scheduling module, allows planners to make capacity outsourcing decisions. Secondly, a tradable capacity economic analysis module identifies capacity requirements and evaluates tradable capacity. Thirdly, optimal resource allocation is obtained using a combinatorial auction module. This research makes two main contributions. A capacity-trading model is to integrate several mathematical programming modules in capacity auction. In addition, this model is presented for short-term flexibility of capacity expansion and combinatorial purchase strategies are designed to solve the large-scale problem. © Springer-Verlag London Limited 2010.
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journal article