Manufacturing Competitiveness: Recent submissions
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Manejo en la Frecuencia de los Mantenimientos Preventivos “runtime” y Fijos del Departamento de “Downstream”: “Geldipping, Coating & Printing”
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)McNeil Healthcare es una farmacéutica encargada de manufacturar Tylenol para tratar molestias y dolores. Durante los pasados 3 años se encuentra atravesando dificultades con el cumplimiento de los planes de producción y ... -
Design and Implementation of a Warehouse Management System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is software used for Inventory Management (IM) to manage and control daily warehouse operations/transactions. This covers the transaction of all materials from the receiving stage until ... -
Process Validation: Batch Size Increase in the Downstream Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)The worldwide demand for the drug substance has increased by 30%. The drug substance is an ingredient used in the final product formulation, which later becomes the medicine that will reach the patients. The challenge that ... -
Aplicación de Metodología DMAIC-Seis Sigma para Mejorar el Proceso de Almacenaje de una Compañía Distribuidora de Accesorios de Equipos Electrónicos
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)Este proyecto contiene la propuesta de trabajo para el mejoramiento del área de almacén de una empresa de distribución de accesorios para equipos electrónicos como celulares, tabletas, etc. y el estudio se centrará ... -
Implementation of Operational Excellence’s Framework on a Local Pizzeria
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)During these last years, due to the economic impact that has arisen in Puerto Rico, all industries have sought to manage, control, and efficiently use their inputs. It is no surprise that this has impacted a local pizzeria, ... -
Optimizing Efficiency and Employee Satisfaction by Streamlining the Complaint Sample Request SOP of a Manufacturing Company Using Lean Methodology
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)In the Complaint department of a Manufacturing Company, the redundancy of documentation within the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has emerged as a critical challenge. This redundancy is primarily manifested in the ... -
Improving the Cleaning Certification Process in the Manufacturing Area
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)By addressing the shortcomings and inefficiencies in the present Cleaning Certification procedure used by biotechnology manufacturing companies, this project seeks to modernize and streamline it. The technique experiences ... -
Design Improvement in the Workspace for Waste Reduction and Process Optimization
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)In this current project will be demonstrated how a layout in the workspace can impact the efficiency of a process. An optimal design in the location of equipment and materials needed to execute a task can reduce all those ... -
Formulation Process Optimization
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)The field of biologics drugs development continues to grow and is becoming increasingly competitive. The manufacturing of biological medicines is a complex process that consumes a large amount of resources and time ... -
Pull System for Material Replenishment in Manufacturing Sunshine Meds Design
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)This project evaluates the material replenishment for manufacturing lines in Sunshine Meds Company who prepares medical devices kits in a manufacturing cleaning room. Opportunities were found looking into the material ... -
Diseño del Área del Manejador de Materiales Utilizando la Metodología Lean
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)En la actualidad, el área de manufactura de cierta compañía no cuenta con un área de reabastecimiento de materiales. Lo que representa que el manejador de materiales tenga que recorrer más área de la normal para poder ... -
Desarrollo de Matriz de Complejidad y Mejoras a la Matriz de Destreza para Reducir la Fatiga en el Área Laboral
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)La fatiga en el área laboral o los riesgos ergonómicos se deben principalmente a la ejecución de una estación de trabajo por un tiempo prolongado sin tener variaciones en las tareas que ejecuta. Los riesgos ergonómicos son ... -
Standardization Times in a Blending (Flex 2 Unit Operation) Manufacturing Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)The continuous evolution in standardization, digitalization, and changes in the ways of working in manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry and the increase in production for product X by 2023, has made it necessary ... -
Improvement in the Inventory System and How to Reduce Waste
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)Due to the recent pandemic, industries have confronted inventory problems because of all the backorders that exist with the suppliers. Consequently, industries have lacked the necessary materials to continue their processes. ... -
Chromatography Skid 3 Automation Integration Layer Upgrade
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)This research will focus on upgrading the Chromatography System 3 to reduce time and generate batch reports. In this way, system monitoring is more effective and documentation is more accurate. The system handles an excessive ... -
Implementación del Parámetro Tolerancia de Proceso en el Certificado de Calibración a Instrumentos Críticos del Área de Liofilización a Través del CMMS para Reducir las Investigaciones
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)Los parámetros establecidos en los procesos de calibraciones son un factor crítico en la manufactura de productos farmacéuticos. A raíz de la alta incidencia de investigaciones para el departamento de calibración, se ... -
Optimization Design in the Production and Delivery Process of a Food Truck
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)This abstract provides an overview of the optimization design strategies that can improve the production and delivery process of a food truck utilizing Lean Manufacturing and DMAIC methodology. A standardized menu, quality ... -
La Importancia de Procesos Lean en Auditorías Internas y Externas con el Fin de Identificar Mejoras en el Control de Calidad en Laboratorio Ambiental
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)Cuando se trabaja por tantos años en el campo laboratorios lo que se busca mejorar los procesos que sean de satisfacción para cliente y empleado. El enfoque para una investigación sobre cómo mejorarlos sin que conlleve a ... -
Mejoras Al Diseño Establecido en el Proceso de Empaque para la Industria Biofarmacéutica con el fin de Minimizar Errores Humanos
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)En una línea de manufactura, el 83.3% de los operadores concuerda con que el proceso de documentación es complejo, lo que aumenta la incidencia de errores humanos. El propósito de este estudio es identificar posibles ... -
Improvement in the Visibility of Nonconforming Product Inventory and Reduction
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)One of the major problems reported in a company is the Nonconforming product inventory, reducing the availability to use space for new production lines and storage of conforming product. Company wants to understand why the ...