Manufacturing Competitiveness: Recent submissions
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Catheter bonding Process Improvements with High-intensity Ultraviolet Curing Systems
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Ultraviolet (UV) curing is a common process used in medical devices manufacturing for bonding operations. Light-curable adhesives provide rapid cure, great adhesion, and good chemical resistance for sterilization processes. ... -
Carnauba Dispenser to Improve Coated Tablets Elegance
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)This study describes the implementation of Six Sigma for improvement of the addition process of carnauba wax on coated tablets in a pharmaceutical industry. Due to the frequent complaints received from costumers for covered ... -
Analytical Method Technology Transfer From Quality Control Laboratory To Manufacture Area
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)The project was developed with the intent to document the analytical transfer method to reduce in-process concentration testing cycle time. A reduction of up to 50% turnaround time (TAT) downtime was achieved. Waste reduction ... -
SICD Terminal Ring Cracks Reduction
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)A medical device manufacturing line of cadioverter/defibrillators utilizes a mechanical process called staking to join two metal components as part of the electrode manufacturing process. The staking process exerts a ... -
Clean in Place Recipe Optimization
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)This improvement project was based in reduce the fixed tanks and transfer lines Clean in Place (CIP) recipe execution by consolidating the Water for Injection (WFI) rinse and the WFI CIP recipes into one single recipe. ... -
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to Improve Laboratory Performance
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Total Productive Maintenance is a methodology focused on the improvement of equipment performance. Is a concept mainly employed in the manufacturing operations in which the equipment performance is constantly monitored to ... -
Controlled Environmental Area Room B Relayout for Acuity X4 Subassemblies Manufacturing Line Transfer
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Boston Scientific is part of a competitive environment and strives to find methods to reduce cost, waste and improve quality. A methodology for reduction is Lean manufacturing. This methodology is used to reduce “muda” ... -
Implementación de Nexgen-PTS y M9 Series para el Mejoramiento y Eficiencia en los Resultados de Control de Calidad
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)El tiempo y el ahorro monetario es una herramienta sumamente importante en la industria biomédica. Esto nos lleva a estar en constante innovación con el fin de mejoras continuas. El objetivo de este proyecto es reducir la ... -
Release by Exception Project Design Optimization
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Pharmaceutical companies are trying to improve the adverse effects that technology brings with the change in documentation. Going from a paper record to an electronic record is a new challenge that must be absorbed and ... -
Cómo mejorar procesos dentro del almacén optimizando las vías de comunicación
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)En este proyecto vamos a analizar el tema “Como mejorar procesos dentro del almacén optimizando las vías de comunicación”, se hará referencia a diferentes fuentes de investigaciones y se explicará la metodología que ... -
Development and Application of Statistic Software Using Lean Concepts to Monitor the Performance of the Quality Assurance Department
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)The vast majority of companies have integrated the lean methodology into their work environments so they can be more efficient in their processes, eliminating and correcting errors within the manufacturing environment. ... -
COVID-19 as a Stimulus for Remote Manufacturing Efforts
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)The Island of Puerto Rico currently encounters the same issue as the rest of the world but does not count with the proper technology in manufacturers to confront it Remote operations of manufacturing systems are needed ... -
How to Reduce the Confirmation Period of Possible Critical Defects Detected During the Quality Assurance Acceptance Sampling Plan for Inspected Drug Product
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)An Acceptance Sampling Plan, or ASP, is a Quality attributes assessment performed during the manual or automated inspection of Drug Products. After inspection, the inspected product then becomes an Inspected Drug ... -
Lean Techniques in Remote Working
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)The actual situation (COVID-19) had forced a lot of people and companies to acquire remote working as their new work style. The objectives purposed of this project are make working from home a comfortable way of work ... -
Quality Alerts Notifications Evaluation and Response Solution for Sites to Communicate Computer Systems Potential Issues in an Alignment Form and Integrated Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)The Quality Alert Process is used to communicate IT or computer system related situations that have the potential to adversely impact regulatory requirements (e.g. product quality, patient safety, record integrity and ... -
How a Reactive Inventory Can Be Improved with a Computerized Work Tool
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)An effective inventory management and reagent tracking control enable the company to reduce cost, save time, and reduce waste, while increasing productivity and business efficiency. It is proposed to create an inventory ... -
Walmart’s Successful Business Strategies Leading to Competitive Edge in the Retail Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)Walmart Stores, Inc. is a multinational organization that has successfully managed to overcome market fluctuations and volatility throughout the years. Its business strategies and approach have granted continuous success ... -
Setup Time Reduction in the Water for Injection Sampling Process on the Pharmaceutical Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)This work consists in the development of a new WFI sampling route that will bring several important benefits to the pharmaceutical industry. Reduction in the setup time will improve daily operations in terms of efficiency, ... -
Sistema Kanban Para Mejorar La Productividad De Los Procesos De Fabricación
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)En una línea de inspección de jeringuillas, la productividad está asociada al factor humano. En el turno de trabajo donde se terminará un lote, se requiere que dos personas prepararen los componentes y producto ... -
Mejora del rendimiento en el producto de tabletas a un 95%
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)El enfoque de este proyecto está basado en mejorar e incrementar los resultados de yield en el producto de tabletas a un 95%, según establecido en el estándar financiero de la compañía Consumer Healthcare. Se utilizará ...