Fabs rely on accurate clean cycle timing to manage tool operations and uptime. When process kits come in
for cleaning, out-of-spec components can create a hidden bottleneck: without immediate spares, parts are
either returned to the fab or held for disposition, delayed by procurement and logistics—extending
turnaround time and putting additional pressure on fab operations and tool availability.
UCT’s CPS spares management program is structured to eliminate that constraint by positioning
spares where the work happens. CPS can be deployed in multiple models, tailored and optimized for the
customer; for example, a customer may ship new spares directly to UCT facilities, where UCT receives,
stores, and manages inventory on-site. When a kit is found to have an out-of-spec component during
refurb, UCT swaps in a qualified spare immediately—keeping the kit flowing through the cleaning
cycle—rather than returning the kit to the fab, holding it pending procurement, or waiting on an
OEM replacement.
The result is faster kit turn, fewer part holds, smaller and more efficient inventory loops, and a
measurable reduction in downtime risk—delivering lower cost of ownership, reduced on-site fab
warehousing and more predictable fab operations through a streamlined, service-led supply chain.