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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 ... -
Increase of Manufacturing Line Capacity using Lean Manufacturing on a Medical Device Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)The competition between Medical Devices companies is increases every day. Many medical devices companies are marketing products that compete between each other. They challenged to obtain long term contracts to supply ... -
Evaluation of the Effects of Gas Plasma test in a Tangential Flow Filter
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)In this article you will see the combination of two technologies that produce an efficient product. One of the productions of the new form is the separation and filtration combined by retaining a plasma gas treatment. ... -
Diseño de un Sistema Automatizado de Lotes para una Fábrica de Productos de Consumo
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Una fábrica de jugos tenía un área de oportunidad relacionada a la falta de abasto a la demanda debido a la poca capacidad de manufacturar jugos a grandes escala. Este proyecto tiene como objetivo reducir el tiempo ... -
Regeneración de Solventes Utilizados en los Procesos de Manufactura y sus Posibles Usos como Combustibles Alternos
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)En este proyecto investigativo se examina la posibilidad de alcanzar beneficios económicos mediante la maximización de sustancias consideradas como desperdicios para algunas compañías. Debido a la diversidad ... -
Improve the Cycle Time of Stat Testing in Quality Control Laboratory Applying Kaizen Analysis
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Quality Control Laboratory of Biopharma Company was selected for develop a design project, using the technique of Kaizen Project. Manufacturing area of Biotech Company produces a biological product. Biologic Bulk ... -
Validation Analysis of a Plastic Shrinkage Process after an Injection Molding Operation
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)A validation process is essential during the start up of a new mold to ensure that the product will fulfill the function for which it was created. One common problem for production is finding the right parameters to ... -
Manufactura Esbelta en los Servicios de Limpieza de Cuartos en la Industria Hotelera
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)La manufactura esbelta (lean manufacturing) es una forma de gestión de procesos que permite a las empresas adaptarse fácilmente a las condiciones cambiantes del mundo globalizado. Su aplicación es diferente en ... -
Continuous Improvement in the Retention and Employment Placement – Link Between Both Processes
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)For the last decade, the socialeconomic factors as violence, underground economy, the poverty level of living, high unemployment, generations depending on subsidies fund from the United States, has negatively impacted ... -
The Increase of Machine Utilization, using SMED, a Lean Manufacturing Tool
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)In this project we will see the application of SMED (Single Minute Exchange Dye) a Lean Manufacturing tool in the Medical Device Industry, and how it helps to reduce the time of changeover in a machine. One of the benefits ... -
Implementation of a 5’S Pilot Program in the Veteran Administration Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)In the recent years, the restructuring of health system has taken an approach to quality control in order to reduce cost and provide better services to patient. However it is a process that requires much work and ... -
Coating Process Improvements in Solid Dose Form Manufacturing
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Organization’s goals and objectives use strategic scorecards that include Quality, Economics, Speed and Culture to establish business metrics focused on building continuous future success and competitiveness to create ... -
Improving Customer Process Effectiveness in a Facebook-Based Clothing Supplier
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Any organization needs to incorporate feedback from its customers in order to have a successful business. As an emerging Facebookbased clothing supplier it has never been evaluated upon its effectiveness. In this project, ... -
Reducción en el Tiempo de un Proceso de Esterilización en un Tanque para la Manufactura de un Producto Biológico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Con el propósito de reducir costos en producción asociados a tiempos de espera, con este trabajo evaluaremos el proceso de esterilización de un tanque fijo. Se revisará si es posible reducir el tiempo de exposición de ... -
Scrap Reduction Evaluation of Filling Equipment and Short-Term Improvement Implementation
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)This paper seeks to document an approach to reduce scrap losses using the Lean Six Sigma tools for process improvement in a lean manufacturing environment. The Lean Six Sigma methodology views lean manufacturing, ... -
Design of Human Error Prevention Program for Manufacturing Processes
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)During the 2012 Quality Management Review, Stryker Corporation identified that 20% of the company wide Product Field Actions were due to human factor related incidents. The goal of this project was to develop a Human ... -
Transformando el Proceso Educativo Utilizando la Metodología Lean
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)Este articulo presenta como los principios de la metodología LEAN, pueden ser utilizados en el salón de clases. Implementando estrategias para mejorar el rendimiento académico del estudiante, mientras se acelera el ... -
DMAIC Application to Reduce Medication Errors in a Specialized Pharmacy Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)Medication errors can have serious consequences for patients, and medication safety is essential to pharmaceutical care. Insight is needed into the vulnerability of the working process at specialized pharmacies in order ... -
Mejora del Proceso de Auditorías de Planes Médicos en la Farmacia Romero
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)Con el pasar de los años, la tecnología ha avanzado de forma positiva, facilitando así los procesos que realizan muchas compañías y establecimientos. Junto con la tecnología, es necesario que el personal sea adiestrado ... -
Implementación de la Metodología de “Lean Manufacturing” o 5S en una Fábrica de Puertas y Ventanas
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)El objetivo principal de este proyecto es implementar una nueva forma de organización en una manufactura de puertas y ventanas. Hoy en día muchas compañías fracasan por muchos factores, ya sea por la falta de organización, ...