Today’s fab managers face a long list of everyday concerns and long term challenges. They must continually be thinking of ways to improve operational efficiency, optimize asset utilization, boost tool and worker productivity (and safety), increase throughput, maximize yield and reduce defectivity. New technologies must be implemented as needed, “hot” lots handled routinely, operators trained, maintenance schedules sustained, a wide range of materials handled.. all while working to reduce costs. This session, sponsored by Applied Seals NA, focused on useful case studies and success stories from some of the world’s top fab managers.