• First Pass Yield Improvement on Audit Results 

      Dávila Alicea, Jetzabel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      This research project was focused in the First Pass Yield improvement for Quality Audit results in Aerospace Company. The first pass yield is defined as the number of units coming out of a process divided by the number ...
    • First Pass Yield Improvement on Casting Cell Using DMAIC Methodology 

      Peña Méndez, Luis (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      This research project was focused in the First Pass Yield improvement in a cell of a Medical Device Company. The first pass yield is defined as the number of units coming out of a process divided by the number of units ...
    • First Pass Yield Metric Implementation for Validation Documents 

      Armbruster Santiago, Eric (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      A regulatory compliance contractor in the life sciences industry desires to be distinguished from its competitors in terms of the quality of their services. To make it possible, the company intends to improve the ...
    • Flow-Days Reduction Using Six Sigma Toolbox at Air Force Base Engine Maintenance Center 

      Luna Martínez, JoAngel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - When the United States entered World War I in 1917, the U.S. government searched for a company to develop the first airplane engine "booster" for the fledgling U.S. aviation industry General Electric accepted ...
    • Generic Methodology for the Implementation of Automated Device Management Systems 

      Ocasio, Wendell (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract - Organizations establish maintenance programs to ensure instruments and other devices are maintained, properly configured, and periodic calibrations are performed. Typically, a combination of computerized maintenance ...
    • Global Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring Scorecard 

      Gendes Alonso, Sabrina (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      Monitoring the performance of suppliers in any industry ensures the continuous improvement of the relationship between a supplier-customer through the identification of gaps between the current performance and the customer ...
    • Guideline for the Development of a Capable Training Program for New Hire Employees in the Design Area of an Aerospace Industry in Puerto Rico 

      Ayala Román, José A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - The aerospace industry is very sophisticated since their products and services needs to be in compliance with the highest levels of quality. Since currently this type of industry is new in Puerto Rico most of ...
    • H&K Capsule Filling Equipment Reliability 

      Iglesias, Victor (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      Encapsulation is a process whereby the dose is charged into a hard gelatin capsule; powder, pellets, tablets or combinations of two or more of these may be filled into the capsules. Capsules provide a convenient way ...
    • Hair Salon Process Improvement: A Lean Six Sigma Application to Service Industry 

      Rivera Camacho, Jorge L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - In this project the waiting elapsed time of a customer will be analyzed and standardized to reduce or eliminate this time. The main objective of this project is to keep customer waiting time within 0 to 15 ...
    • Haveenti Prototype – Pilot Brewhouse 

      Jorge García, Emmanuel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      In the last decade, Puerto Rico, has been reached by the wave of craft brewing enthusiasts. Today Puerto Rico has a handful of craft breweries, many of which are flourishing and growing into their own market. To supply ...
    • How Serialization can Improve Drug Manufacturing Operations 

      Santana Fortier, Joevan A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      An estimated 10% of the global medicine supply chain is counterfeit with sales of counterfeit prescription drugs estimated to be around $75 billion a year. Although estimates about the magnitude of the global ...
    • How To Use Solar Energy Conversion Equipment Effectively To Reduce House’s Power Energy Bill 

      Martínez Ocasio, Julio C. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      Access to affordable electricity price is one of the major factors that causing socioeconomic problems in the island of Puerto Rico. At the present, most of the clients require the service from the only Power Company ...
    • HPKO Tank Replacement 

      Alsina Sanchez, Angel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      The HPKO (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil) is utilized for the manufacturing of Product X at Alsina Inc. Oil raw material was originally stored in a tank made of carbon steel which is located in the company’s premises. ...
    • Human Interaction Reduction in Hydroponics Systems 

      Rivera Collazo, Fernando A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      Hydroponic is a topic that is growing every day. Hydroponic can be defined as the crop method without the use of soil. Hydroponic systems provide the capacity to produce large amount of healthy vegetables free of toxics ...
    • HVAC Improvement for a Granulation Room of a Solid Dosage Manufacturer 

      Rodríguez Fernández, Yolanda (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      A pharmaceutical facility located in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico is dedicated to the manufacturing and packaging of prescription and consumer products that include tablets, caplets, capsules and powder for oral suspensions. ...
    • Identification of Contributing Factors Impacting Aircraft Engine Component Repair Instructions Development 

      Marcano Cruz, Wilmaris (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      The development of repair instructions for aircraft engine components is complex and vulnerable to errors during development, affecting the completion and delivery on a timely manner. The purpose of this project was to ...
    • Idle Time & Scrap Reduction on a Laser Production Cell 

      Ortiz Rodríguez, Joshua M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      This project focuses on the application of the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology to improve the efficiency of a laser production cell within a medical device company. The company currently faces ...
    • Implementación de Estrategias para lograr Cero- Errores o Defectos En las Operaciones durante Proceso de Granulación 

      Saldaña Piñero, Coral D. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Sipnósis- Un producto realizado con errores en documentación, pone en riesgo la efectividad, autenticidad y la integridad del mismo. Es por esto que debemos evitar cualquier desviación en el proceso, realizando una ...
    • Implementación de Herramientas que Aseguran la Calidad del Servicio en Centros de Contactos 

      Pagán Roldán, Randy (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstracto ⎯ Este proyecto envuelve la integración de herramientas de calidad en nuestro centro de contactos conocido como la Red Interactiva de Servicio (RIS). El objetivo es comprender la importancia de calidad y a su vez ...
    • Implementación de Proceso de Descarte de Productos Intravenosos en una Planta de Productos Farmacéuticos 

      Medina Collazo, Oswald (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      Durante el pasado año, se descartaron 2.7 millones de unidades debido a distintos problemas de calidad. Baxter es una compañía manufacturera de dispositivos médicos que lleva 60 años en el pueblo de Jayuya, Puerto Rico. ...