[Case Study] Parts Logistics for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

A case study of a company responsible for parts logistics, product packaging, storage, transportation, customs clearance, and overseas procurement support for a major manufacturing company.

▼Purpose and Issues of Implementation • Strengthening the ability to inquire about necessary information when needed • In-house operations are becoming overly reliant on specific individuals • Improvement of shipping accuracy and inventory accuracy ↓ ▼Effects of Implementation • Inventory management and efficiency of in-house operations through part number labels • Standardization of in-house operations, allowing anyone to perform at a veteran level • Enhanced inquiry response capabilities • Addition of gate management functions, strengthening information provision for progress management and parts shipping status ▼System Features • Total management from receiving inspection to label issuance, storage, picking, delivery, and supply • During receiving, a label with the part number is attached to the parts • Increased efficiency and accuracy in the shipping process (shipping rate below 25 ppm, inventory accuracy below 0.012%) • Improved management efficiency and accuracy (enhanced inquiry function) ▼System Overview 1. Receiving Inspection: Inspect parts with attached labels and issue part number labels for attachment 2. Storage: Scan location and part number labels for storage 3. Picking: Attach a "handheld picking supply slip" for each delivery unit 4. Sorting: Sort by project code for each delivery batch 5. Shipping 6. Gate Management System: Provides information on parts receiving, shipping, and location via the internet

Logistics and warehouse management systems