IBM
IBM: Using Live Information from InSite to Optimize Production of Magnetic Storage Products
The Storage Systems Division (SSD) of IBM installed Camstar's InSite solution to leverage live manufacturing information in the management of its global network of thin-film head production facilities.
Tracking and monitoring work-in-process (WIP) through IBM's multiple manufacturing sites around the world, InSite provides a single, consistent, live view of worldwide production.
Multi-level Tracking and Live Information Optimizes IBM's Manufacturing
Using InSite's wafer mapping and multi-level tracking capabilities, IBM:
- Leverages production tracking to quickly respond to quality concerns and customer care issues
- Enjoys complete visibility into customer order status
- Tracks wafer lots down to the individual die
- Achieves 100% product traceability, high-precision defect analysis and superior levels of product quality
- Improves quality control and yield management
- Collects parametric process data for detailed analysis
Distributed Manufacturing Managed from a Central Location
One of the primary reasons the company selected Camstar's InSite solution is its ability to centrally manage and administer the company's global manufacturing operation from a single, central location.
IBM's slider production spans sites across the globe, including:
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Mainz, Germany
- San Jose, Calif.
- Shenzhen, China
- Vesprem, Hungary
The Bottom Line
Using InSite, IBM can ensure consistency in the definition and maintenance of its process models, product specifications and logical data. This, in turn, has enabled IBM to successfully create and manage a multi-site, global manufacturing solution.
InSite has the core functionality, flexibility and remote management capabilities IBM requires to maintain a strong leadership position in a fast-moving and competitive industry.
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