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Aplicación del “Right First Time (RFT)” en un Proceso de Documentación para una Industria Farmacéutica
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)La presente investigación se llevó a cabo con el objetivo de evaluar las alternativas para mejorar el proceso de manejo de documentos en la industria farmacéutica. Las regulaciones de la FDA hacen que sea necesario que ... -
Aplicación para Manejo y Comunicación de Estaciones de Gasolina
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Por lo general la mayoría de los detallistas de gasolina en Puerto Rico administran sus propios negocios con sus conocimientos aprendidos o estudiados. Esto puede ser fácil para la administración de una a tres estaciones ... -
Applicability of Swarm Intelligence to UAVs
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are atype of aircraft that can be controlled remotely o r programmed to fly in an autonomous way. This project tested the applicability of strategies found in biological intelligenceto ... -
Applicability of Lean Concepts in Reducing Change Over Time to Increase Production Capacity
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)Abstract - At this very competitive environment, companies need to do more with less. One way to do this is to maximize the use of the facilities that are already in use instead of building new ones or expanding existing ... -
Application of Design of Experiment to Demonstrate Equivalency of Two Multi Layer Compression Process for an Extended Release Tablets Product
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)Abstract ― A design of experiment (DOE) was performed to a multi layer compression process that is going to be transferred from facility A to facility B. This study demonstrates and compared the equivalence of the compression ... -
Application of DMAIC Methodology to Improve the Utilization of an Industrial Glassware Washer System in a Biopharmaceutical Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)Abstract ⎯ This article describe how the problem solving approach of Define, Measure, Analyze, Implement and Control (DMAIC) is applied to increase the utilization of an industrial glassware washer system in a Biopharmaceutical ... -
Application of Geographic Information Systems and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for the Use of a Site-Specific Soil Erosion Model
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)The use of geographical information systems (GIS) and aerial imagery analysis has long been used to determine resource concerns within different habitats yet with new developments in spatial technology we can narrow ... -
Application of GIS and AHP Analysis for the Delineation of Potential Groundwater Bearing Zones in Fractured Rock Aquifers
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)Groundwater extraction accounts for around 29% of Puerto Rico’s water demand. About 50% of the withdrawn water from aquifers serves the needs of “Non PRASA” communities mainly located in the central province of the ... -
Application of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma Tools to Improve Back to Back Activities in the Compression Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)A recent opportunity regarding a product ramp up in the production schedule due to a potential product transfer requires the manufacturing area to look for creative ways to improve in order to comply with expected ... -
Application of Lean Manufacturing Principle to Construction Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)Waste in the construction industry has been the subject of several research projects around the world in recent years because of inefficiency. Researchers and professionals implement different methods to reduce the ... -
Application of Lean Six Sigma Methodology to Optimize Fixation Device Assembly Line in the Medical Devices Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)The research project was focused in the line optimization of a Fixation Device assembly line in a Medical Devices Industry. The Fixation Device is called ProTack™. The Covidien Company is the manufacturer located in ... -
The Application of Lean Tools Using the Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)Abstract - This kaizen event is going to illustrated how to apply Lean principles and tool using the PLAN-DO-CHECK-ACT methodology. Throughout the project it will be demonstrated how important the Lean principles are for ... -
An Application of Project Management Methodology for the Development of an Advance Identity Product within Budget and On Time Delivery
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - In an Advanced Identity Management Technology Company the purpose is to create solutions to identifying individuals in a system (such as a country, a network, or an enterprise) and controlling their access to ... -
Application of Quality Improvement Tools to a Perishables Food Distribution Center to Reduce Product Return and Improve Customer Satisfaction
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Product Return and Customer Satisfaction have a high impact on the financial, customer service and quality aspects of the food distribution and storage in the perishables food industry. A Lean Six Sigma approach was ... -
Application of Six Sigma and Lean Tools to Facilitate use of an Electronic Health Record System in a Medical Office in a Sub-Urban Area of Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The study was conducted within a primary medical care office with the goal of determining how the implementation of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system affected the attendance and patient wait time in said ... -
Application of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology in a Merchandise Receiving Process at Burlington Store
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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 ...