Manufacturing Competitiveness: Recent submissions
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Coating Process Improvement
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)An increase in the number of events associated to AQLfailure that resulted on partial batch rejections was observed in 2020 for Tablets/Caplets formulations due to cosmetic conditions ... -
Audit Process Optimization in the Manufacturing Area
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)This project was developed to demonstrate a viable audit process optimization in the manufacturing area. The AbbVie site ubicated in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico,started with only one product back in ... -
Handling and Managing of Vial Rejects
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)A large accumulation of filled vial rejects generated in an aseptic filling line of a parenteral medication was identified to be in the custody of the Quality Assurance department indefinitely. Using the DMAIC methodology ... -
1x16 Post Weld Continuity
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Laser welding is a critical process of medical device used for the manufacturing process of spinal cord stimulation leads that brings different offenders. The highest for 1x16 family is ... -
Industry Safeguards and Standardized Process for Electrical Commissioning
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)The main goal of this project was to develop a new process that would meet customer needs and help reduce human error by documenting a completed task. Early in 2021, Heatsinc ... -
Neuromodulation Leads Yield Fallout Improvement due to Fallen Segment
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Neuromodulation Leads used for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is an elective surgical procedure in which electrodes (that generates electrical impulses that control abnormal brain activity) are ... -
Virtual Queue Implementation to Reduce Waiting Time at Theme Park Attraction Rides to Increase Revenue
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Several times individuals visit with their family amusement parks and they spent 45 minutes to 3 hours of waiting per attraction. Since the amusement parks implemented seasonal attractions such as the Halloween ... -
Soap-Making Process Improvement by Using Ingredient X in the Formulation and Laboratory Validation of His Use
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Soaps are one of the major elements which we use in our everyday life and is produced by the saponification of a triglyceride (fat or oil). The ingredient X oil, a non-psychoactive compound that has long been used ... -
Laser Weld Technology and Compression Tool Improvement to Increase Capability and Prevent Continuity Failures
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Laser beam welding is a non-contact, high power density welding process which uses the energy emanating from a laser beam to join materials together. Benefits of continuous laser beam welding ... -
La Aplicación de Lean en el Proceso de Inventario y Almacenamiento de Materiales y Reactivos en el Laboratorio Clínico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)La metodología Lean es una herramienta para gestionar los procesos dentro de las empresas, con el objetivo de eliminar actividades que no añadan valor a los servicios que se están brindando. ... -
Implementación de un sistema de ejecución en el área de manufactura para la reducción de desviaciones
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Las industrias están comenzando a modernizar sus instalaciones debido a la alta demanda y las exigenciasde las agencias reguladoras. Para cumplir con los estándares de calidad, las ... -
Mejoras en la eficiencia en “Tray Pack”
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-02)En la línea de tray pack, donde las actividades son principalmente manuales, la producción diaria es totalmente dependiente de la cantidad y versatilidad de operadores, estaciones de trabajo, flujo ... -
Radio Frequency Identification Tags (RFID) Configuration Application for Medical Device Industry Supply Chain using DMAIC Methodology
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)To align data control at inner cell an RFID Configuration Application was developed with the intend to reduce lost traceability issues. Six Sigma strategy following the DMAIC methodology was used as guidance to define the ... -
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, ... -
Quality in the Pharmaceutical Industries
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)There are various techniques to measure the productivity of a certain economic activity, which is one that generates a profit from three phases: production, distribution, and consumption. One restriction in choosing the ... -
Mejoras al Proceso de Reemplazo e Inventario de Filtros Utilizando la Metodología Lean Six Sigma
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Los Buffers son sustancias químicas que se utilizan durante el proceso de purificación de la molécula de insulina. Para garantizar la calidad de los buffers que se distribuyen hacia el proceso de purificación, se utilizan ... -
Electronic Oversight: Electronic Record of the daily Audits of the Plant Quality Assurance personnel in the Manufacturing areas
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)In support of the Organization's goal, we are challenged to convert manual documentation of team executions into electronic registration. The challenge of this project is to reduce by 100% the number of documents used in ... -
Proceso de Mejora de Solicitud de Ventanas para Muestreo de Gases y Agua en Cuartos Asépticos en Edificios de Manufactura
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)En este análisis se encontró la causa raíz de la problemática que se tiene en cuartos asépticos de manufactura, el obtener ventanas para la toma de muestras de agua y gases con facilidad. Con la utilización de la metodología ... -
Estructura para Reconciliación de Lotes en Área de Encapsulación Utilizando la Metodología Esbelta (“Lean”)
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)La industria farmacéutica ha enfrentado muchos cambios con el paso del tiempo. La necesidad de adaptarse a estos cambios ha provocado que las farmacéuticas hayan tenido que adoptar diferentes metodologías para mantener la ... -
Process Improvement and Cost Reduction Opportunities by a Change in the Packaging Material of Human Thrombin Component Coming in Vials
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)Human Thrombin is a bleeding control agent that is formulated, filled into a glass vial, and lyophilized to maintain stability. In order to be shipped, the vials are packaged in a container made from cardboard material. ...