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One of the key factors for productivity growth in the semiconductor industry is the improvement in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). In order for the industry to meet its future goals it must find methods to continuously improve its OEE. This study assesses the impact that lot sizes can have on the operational variables that most influence OEE, net profits, cycle-time, throughput, work-in-process,...