Multi Project Research Articles

Multifunction project management - a new profession

This paper introduces a model for multi function project management and describes the problems that had to be dealt with when implementing the model. The author points to the benefits and shortcomings of process management and TQM (Total Quality Management) in this case. The new project management model has meant a cultural revolution for project management and shortened time-to-market penetration.

A Study on Theoretical Modeling and Solving for Multi Project Planning of Regional Comprehensive Development

This study aims to discuss the theoretical modeling and develop the solution method for the multi project planning on the regional coprehensive development. In this study, the projects that are planned at Maihara Cho, located at the east shore of Lake Biwa, is taken as the case study. The solution method is developed and tuned from the standpoint of solving the network resource allocation problem, which is discussed by HARUNA and NAMERIKAWA. Thus, 11 projects are discussed, but the each development cost is given as the provisional values. Then, the optimized schedule is taken, and it is cleared that job constraints are not so important for this time schedule.

Up Close: The Interuniversity Microelectronics Center (IMEC), Leuven, Belgium

The Interuniversity Microelectronics Center, Leuven, Belgium (IMEC) is one of the world's largest independent research centers for microelectronics. It was established in 1984 by the Flemish government as a part of a comprehensive program to promote high technology in Flanders, Belgium. Benefiting from existing experience available mainly at the University of Leuven, IMEC moved into its present facilities in 1986 (Figure 1).The Center covers a wide range of research topics in the microelectronics domain—VLSI systems design methodologies, advanced semiconductor processing, materials, packaging, and more.About 50 people work on computer-aided design, developing a series of “true” silicon compilers: CATHEDRAL. With this software, ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) design becomes extremely attractive, since CATHEDRAL covers design from the high system level down to layout.INVOMEC, the training division of IMEC, supports universities in ASIC design. It trains people for both educational institutes and industry in chip design, makes available the necessary software, and has a well-established Multi Project Chip—Multi Project Wafer service.The Processing Technologies and Materials Divisions involve about 200 people and have a 3,600 m2 clean room at their disposal. The clean room consists of a 20% class 10 area with a fast-turnaround prototyping line and an 80% class 1000 area.IMEC's objectives are: to perform research in the microelectronics field, supporting both industry and universities, and to stimulate the microelectronics industry in Flanders.IMEC performs research on both silicon and III-V technologies.