Manufacturing Competitiveness: Recent submissions
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Commissioning and Qualification of Utilities in a new Filling Line Expansion Project
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)As part of a project for a Parenteral Filling Line expansion, Commissioning and Qualification activities were performed in new and existing modified systems to provide documented evidence and ensure that all equipment, ... -
Estudio Pre-Clínico para el Desarrollo de una Vacuna contra el Virus del Dengue (DENV) utilizando Vectores
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)Diferentes tipos de investigaciones se enfatizan al área de la confirmación de que el virus del dengue (DENV) tiene un mecanismo donde se ve la inhibición en las acciones del grupo de proteínas señaladores producidas ... -
Proyecto Piloto de Concepto Esbelto y Administración Kaizen en un Centro de Llamadas
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)La Administración “X” representa las transacciones generales y maneja los centros de servicio al cliente en diferentes puntos de la isla incluyendo un centro de llamadas. El centro de su operación y la productividad ... -
Globalization and Innovation Encompass with Regulations
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)Our economy is outdoing a profound transformation within globalization, innovation and the regulations required for each market. Although the individual elements feel familiar, the combined contours are unprecedented- ... -
Optimization of Backorders Processing using Lean Principal
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)In this article we discuss the optimizations made in the area of drugs controlled specifically in the narcotics vault, in a distribution center. The distribution center dispatches narcotic pharmaceutical products for ... -
Enhancing Training Strategies on a Retail Environment through Six Sigma
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)This article discusses the crosstraining method established on a retail environment for a hiring process. This process was design with the Six Sigma approach, using DMAIC. It was developed a full training for new hires ... -
Optimización en el Proceso de Manejo de Materiales para las Operaciones Técnicas
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)Era utilizada la metodología de Lean para reducir el costo de inversión en la compra de materiales de instalación para los procesos de operaciones técnicas. Este método está basado en reducir considerablemente el alto ... -
Ethics and Compliance Program Implementation to Decrease Human Error Deviations and Increase Employee Satisfaction
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)This project achieved to increase the employee satisfaction and decreased the amount of deviations caused by human errors through the implementation of an Ethics and Compliance Program, with a Code of Values and ... -
Clean Steam Energy Conservation Process Design
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)Abstract ― The objective of this article is to design the sterilization methodology and processes needed in a product or equipment that requires the injection of clean steam to create a sterile environment. Clean steam is ... -
Reducción del Tiempo de Proceso para la Manufactura del Catéter de Bonanno
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)Abstracto - Este proyecto fue llevado a cabo en una planta de dispositivos médicos. Su propósito fue estudiar el proceso de manufactura del catéter del producto Bonanno para encontrar oportunidades reduciendo un 15% el ... -
Optimization of the Registration Process of Products on the Pharmaceutical Industry of Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Registration Process for pharmaceutical products in Puerto Rico has unique requirements for the marketing, sale, and distribution of the products. The Organizations must be approved before they can market, sell ... -
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 ... -
Shipper Harmonization to Lower Machine Cost
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)This shipper harmonization process to lower machine cost project was focused in improve the packaging process and machine cost reduction in this case a Case Packer by going to a shipper harmonization process. The ... -
Designing of a Mobile Application for the Pre-Admission Process of a Vocational School
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)The Department of Education of Puerto Rico (DE), has begun to implement and improve its administrative processes using web technology. Platforms such as SIE (Student Information System), a system that collects, manages ... -
Process Safety: Explosion Protection Equipment
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Nowadays as the Manufacturing Industry is growing, much of them create new facilities and others just make improvements in their existing facilities. But something that all of them need to take to consideration is their ... -
Mejora de Manejo Visual para el Almacenamiento de Muestras Parenterales en los Laboratorios de Control de Calidad
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)En los laboratorios de bioquímica se están experimentando problemas al momento de realizar análisis y no encontrarse las muestras en la nevera. Esta situación afecta gravemente la productividad del laboratorio, ya que ... -
Developing a Method to Maintain Up To Date the Supplier Audit Schedule, Information and Documentation
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Nowadays, regulatory agencies make manufacturers responsible for supplier-related non-conformance and compliance. An effective audit program based on the Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements along with ... -
Establishing a High Performance on Puerto Rican Government Agencies through the Application of Quality Methodologies
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Government agencies in Puerto Rico must implement quality methodologies to maximize its performance on processes and services. It is well known that government agencies in Puerto Rico suffered a lack on quality ... -
Maintenance Cost Reduction in Facilities and Utilities Areas
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)Maintenance and repair spending is a normal and expected cost of facility ownership. However, the cost can be minimized through an aggressive facility management program and the use of applicable diagnostic tools. Costs ... -
Lean Manufacturing Implementation in Medical Devices Industries
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)This research provides information about the advantages of transforming nonautomatized manufacturing lines to lean nonautomatized manufacturing lines in medical devices industries established in Puerto Rico implementing lean ...