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Application of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology in a Merchandise Receiving Process at Burlington Store

Marrero-Santiago, Wilmarie (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)

With the intent of decreasing the cycle time of the merchandise process receiving, the unloading and scanning step and the sorting step were identified as a labor cost opportunity. Through 3 kaizen events done across site, ...

Application of Time Management to Minimize Costs when Analyzing Construction Variances

Chavarria Pujols, Jennifer M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)

Minimizing construction costs by reducing construction variances improves a company’s competitive advantage, especially in a complex market. Using data from a construction company in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metropolitan area, ...

Applying a Quality Risk Management Approach to a Cleaning Validation System

Medina, Jesús M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)

Cleaning Validation is a crucial step on assuring product effectiveness and safety by assuring that the equipment to be used has the appropriate condition to manufacture a new product without any foreign substances ...

Applying International Organization Standardization Guideline for Quality System Management (ISO 9001:2008) in the Aerospace Industry

Ortiz, Eric X. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)

Abstract - The aerospace industry is based on the continuous improvement on processes and product within a high quality. Many companies are working with outsourcing companies to design most of the components that will be ...

Applying Lean Manufacturing to Minimize Inspection Time in a Medical Device Company

Feliciano, Denise (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)

Abstract - This research is conducted in medical devices manufacturing company that makes a product to be used on the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence resulting from urethral hyper mobility and intrinsic ...

Applying of Lean Manufacturing Concepts to Improve Process Flow in a Needlework Industry

Vázquez Candelario, Lydiana (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)

The needlework industry is one of the oldest and most important industries for the economy of many countries. In Puerto Rico it is a source of jobs since 1940 for many regions as: Lares, Las Marias, Cabo Rojo, Camuy, ...

An approach in statistical control chart design

Rodríguez-Mombille, René (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1992-06)

Several questions arise when designing statistical process control charts Is the control chart sensitive enough to detect a particular process shift with a particular frequency? When should a process shift be considered ...

Aprendizaje mediante la colaboración grupal (Cooperative Learning)

Charón, Sergio (Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico, 1998-12)

This work illustrates the needs of exposing the students to learning experiences that develop and enhance their capabilities for analytical critical thinking in the solution of problems. The work in small groups with ...

Aprovechamiento de Materiales Sobrantes en Laboratorios Ewor

Ramírez Abreu, Wilber (Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico, 2020)

Laboratorios Ewor es una fábrica dominicana productora de medicamentos para el consumo humano que mantiene altos estándares de calidad en sus productos. En dicha empresa existe un gran dinamismo en la mejora continua de ...

Apuntes polimorfos sobre China

Rivera, Juan C. (School of Architecture, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)

Estas notas surgen luego de participar en el viaje del curso “Asuntos de Planificación en China” - dirigido por Ia Profesora Norma I. Peña, de Ia Escuela Graduada de Planificación, de la Universidad de Puerto Rico al gran ...

Architects and engineers: What makes the difference?

Vélez Delgado, Gilberto A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1997-12)

The historic dispute between architects and engineers, particularly civil engineers, is nonsense. Both professions are prestigious and dedicate themselves to covering separate and distinct aspects of the design of buildings ...

Architecture as Cultural Practice

Lynch, Peter (School of Architecture, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)

“The obstacle to architecture as a cultural practice, this time, is not ideological control or an insistence on universal rational principles, but a lack of curiosity, nimbleness, and courage. Those who believe the ...

Architecture in Puerto Rico (Fragmentos)

Fernández, José A. (School of Architecture, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)

José A. Fernández sentó un precedente cuando escribió Architecture in Puerto Rico en 1965, con introducción de Efraín E. Pérez Chanis. Según explica Fernández, su edición daría a conocer la arquitectura moderna de la Isla ...

Are cleaning faults, really, quality or administrative issues?: Cleaning Validation Program optimization for a Pharmaceutical plant

Arizmendi Figueroa, Rose Mary (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2008)

The cleaning procedure process validation has generated considerable discussion when executing a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at Pharmaceutical Plants. In general, the FDA requires the equipment to be ...