Smart Manufacturing Application in 3D FinFETs: New Approach for Performance-Yield Co-Optimization Based on Virtual Process Integration

Currently, the semiconductor manufacturing industry is seeing rapid movement from 2D planar to 3D FinFET technology. Among SCE-enhanced scaled fin structures, depending on stress engineering to increase mobility, merged elevated source–drain (eSD) epi structures are widely used because they can maximize device performance by reducing Rsd. While there is active research on device and epi own defects related to eSD process, there is no study on yield effect. Smart manufacturing (SM) applications, which form the core of Industry 4.0, are difficult to find in bulk-FinFETs, and it is difficult to find hidden systematic defects of complex three-dimensional structures using limited analyses such as in-line monitoring and abnormal trend detection. In this study, we investigate the root-cause of gate to eSD short, which is the primary FinFET yield detractor, and we obtain an optimized solution to improve yield by 25.2% without performance degradation. These improvements are accomplished using our in-house SM platform that consists of four components: a virtual integration (VI) module for defining defects such as physical connection, void, and not open; a hot spot module for identifying the location of needed process control; an advanced analytics module including algorithms for selecting key features and predicting the fail bit; and an optimizer module that can co-optimize yield and performance.

Construction of E-government Data Sharing Framework Based on Big Data Technology

With the continuous development of Internet technology, more and more fields are beginning to use Internet technology to improve their business construction. Moreover, in terms of e-government construction, introducing the Internet technology into e-government work at all levels is also an important content, and the Party Central Committee has proposed a series of major decisions such as network power and “Internet +” to accelerate the process of e-government informatization. Meanwhile, big data virtualization technology and access control technology are used to break through e-government data sharing barriers to realize virtual integration and trusted sharing across e-government data and support multi-departmental, crosslevel, and cross-network data security interactive processing for e-government business collaboration. Besides, the multi-source circulation and on-demand access of cross-departmental e-government data are realized to break data barriers, form data transmission links, and create a model for exchanging and sharing e-government data. Through the exchange and sharing of e-government data, the barrier-free flow of information can be achieved and the efficiency of e-government business handling can be improved as well.

The moderating effect of virtual integration on intergenerational governance and relationship performance in international customer–supplier relationships

PurposeWith the growing trend of digital technology in global supply chains, how to manage global supply chain relationships under digital transformation becomes a critical issue. However, academic research in this area is sparse. This study develops and tests a theoretical framework of the moderating effect of virtual integration on interorganziational governance in international customer supplier relationships.Design/methodology/approachWe chose to examine the specific cross-border relationships between Taiwanese suppliers and their international OEMs because Taiwanese suppliers tend to be smaller than their international OEM customers, and thus their relationships usually show power asymmetry. Furthermore, the Taiwanese electronics industry offers a valuable empirical context because its industry members have served as pioneers in information technology development, have championed cross-border relationships with US and European industry leaders and are actively participating in the world economyFindingsOur empirical findings indicate that virtual integration will strengthen the effect contractual governance on relationship performance. However, the moderating effect of virtual integration on relational governance is not significant. The paper discusses the theoretical and managerial implications in the end.Originality/valueThis study contributes to interorganizational governance literature in international contexts. Previous work on international relationship management has focused much on MNE buyers' perspectives and paid little attention to the suppliers' perspectives. This study extends this stream of research by empirically examining how suppliers can govern their MNEs' customers via different governance mechanisms. The findings extend literature on virtual integration and show that virtual integration can complement detailed contract and safeguard opportunism, which in turn, enhance relationship performance in international customer–supplier relationships.

Methodological framework of formation of transport information space

The present work considers the concept of development of the cluster strategy on the basis of studies of comprehensive transport and production processes implemented by transport and logistics system entities in the transport and information space. The projection of the economic space of the complex transport service into the potential information environment of subject cooperation is considered in the aspect of accumulation of information and knowledge about the comprehensive processes carried out by socio-economic entities. The methodological framework of formation of transport and information space together with formation of the strategy of cluster development of transport services market and regions are presented; the methodology of virtual integration system formation is justified; the theoretical basis of construction of the mechanism of coordination of the transport and logistics system regulators’ and subjects’ interests are given; an algorithm of optimal solution selection in formation of the strategy of cluster development of transport and logistics services and regions is developed. Information and knowledge accumulated in the cognitive strata of the virtual integration system allow to create and implement methods and mechanisms of interaction between actors in the transport and information space, while providing information support in making strategic and management decisions. The methodology proposed for designing a virtual integration system is applied within the boundaries of the Eastern Polygon in the railway infrastructure. Based on the methodology, directed (quota) information systems registered by the State have been developed and applied.

A lean approach to optimize BIM information flow using value stream mapping

Building Information Modelling (BIM) was introduced in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry as a shared information platform that aims to improve productivity through better collaboration. The assumption is that a virtual integration of information among project stakeholders would reduce the issues around the fragmented nature of the processes that still prevail in the construction field. This paper aims to highlight the sources of waste in the information flows between an architecture firm, a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering firm, a general contractor (GC) and a MEP subcontractor (SC) in a BIM project – an aspect of waste little covered in the Lean literature. The focus is on the MEP process from early design to the final product. This research contributes to the identification of the main barriers to information flow, including the conflicts and waste sources that emerge from using BIM, as well as to the identification of emerging successes. Moreover, the findings offer practical implications by providing a visual of the patterns emerging from the use of BIM. Finally, by providing potential waste reduction strategies such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM) this work allows construction actors to identify and reduce sources of waste in their processes.

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