• Increase of Manufacturing Process Output 

      De Jesús Flores, Yeisha (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      Haemonetics Puerto Rico, a medical devices manufacturing site of blood filters, identified that approximately the 11% of the monthly plan of the manufacturing line #3 cannot be made using the available manufacturing ...
    • Increase of Packaging Line Capacity using Lean Manufacturing 

      Rosado Pagán, Pedro (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      The main purpose of this project is to implement Lean Manufacturing practices and techniques in the packaging area at a Manufacturing Plant. Concepts like Kaizen ideas (continuous improvement), SMED and process excellence ...
    • Increase Productivity in a Manufacturing Department of a Medical Devices Company 

      Aponte Nunez, Jonathan (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      In all companies the productivity is a very important metric because is the way to make sure that we optimize our resources and time. Is the way to measure if we are manufacturing as expected and with the required ...
    • Increase Quantity Per Production Orders for OBI Intraocular Lenses 

      Cordero Atiles, Linda M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      The right order quantity can often drive your costs down and the quality up. This is because larger orders tend to give you more influence and control at a factory level. Factories are rarely totally independent and ...
    • Increase the Efficiency and Capacity of the Manufacturing Process for Product X Applying Lean Six Sigma Methodology 

      Lorán, Andrés R. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      This project was done in a food manufacturing industry that sells its product in bags. This company has many products, but this work was made focused in one product that represent 50% of the production and is packed ...
    • Increased Efficiency for Compression Setup and Startup Processes 

      Alvarado Torrech, Liza (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      This research project is focused in the Increased Efficiency for Compression Setup and Startup Processes. The machine compressors are the Table Press 3200i, it is a double sided rotary press used to produce mono and ...
    • Increasing Capacity by Designing a New Drying Process at a Manufacturing Plant 

      Figueroa, María del Mar (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract ⎯ High oil price is one of the major factors for this twenty-first century global economic recession. Inevitably everyone’s mindset has changed towards energy and the focus is towards finding renewable energy that ...
    • Innovation in Automated Inspections through Design for Six Sigma 

      Nieves Román, Giovanni (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      The use of automated inspections can result in reduced customer risk due to higher defect detection, but their effectiveness can negatively impact business financials. Previous research shows that inspection methods ...
    • Installation of a New Cognex Vision System for Quality Inspection on PDS (ATS5889) Machine at Surgical Device Company in the Eastern Region of Puerto Rico 

      Zeno Hernández, Raúl A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      There is a 4-6% scrap on PDS (Protected Disposable Scalpel) machine actual vision system. It is important for the company to manage more efficiently and try to reduce scrap percentage through the entire process of the ...
    • Integration of Lean Six Sigma and Automation for Process Optimization in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Assembly Line 

      Santana Soto, Doel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - This project was conducted in an Electronic Manufacturing Company that manufactures motor speed controllers for battery-powered and electric vehicles for airport, golf, material handling, and medical mobility ...
    • IV Bag Fill Volume Project 

      Bello Santiago, Félix E. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      Accurate filling of intravenous (IV) bags is a critical aspect of healthcare, ensuring patients receive the precise medication dosage while minimizing wastage and reducing costs. The existing IV bag filling process often ...
    • Lean and Safe Manufacturing for an Antidepressant Tablets Coating Process 

      Torres Santiago, Meraris (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)
      Abstract - The Lean and Safe Manufacturing Process (6S event) was selected for implementation in an antidepressant tablets coating manufacturing process. The coating process was identified due to the utilization of toxic ...
    • Lean Implementation in a Turbocharger Service Shop 

      Guerra Rosado, Javier J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      In many of the manufacturing and repair shops, the use of industrial machinery is required to perform most production or repair efforts. A Turbo Service repair shop was identified due to its needs of Lean tools and ...
    • Lean Improvement Study of an Online Sale in a Small Distribution Company 

      González Torres, Rafael (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      Small businesses play a huge role in the global economy. It is essential that these companies be studied and analyzed to find any faults in the system that can be mitigated by using lean methodologies. The purpose of ...
    • Lean Manufacturing Implementation to Improve Process Capability and Performance 

      Orama Negrón, Yanairy (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      Industries has been continuously evolving with the change in tendencies and market growth of products. To be capable of maintaining the organization competitiveness, in front of an aggressive market, ...
    • Lean Manufacturing Techniques to Improve Project Management 

      Hernández Luna, Nestor I. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      In today’s organizations, project management has become a central way for undertaking several of the company’s activities. One of the increasing and most significant concerns with projects is that, projects are behind ...
    • Lean Six Sigma Implementation in a Small Business Warehouse Inventory Management Redesign 

      Maldonado Román, Sulimar (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      This design project is based on the suggestion to implement Lean Six Sigma concepts, with proper inventory management, in a small business: a local grocery store. This business has served Puerto Rico ...
    • Lean Six Sigma: Process Improvement at Hospital X’s Emergency Department 

      Torres Torres, Elis Nanay (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      The opportunity to establish and outcome some frequently used industrial and process engineering tools in a 28-bed, hospital emergency department (ED), located in Puerto Rico, was presented to CIRACET Corp. With ...
    • Lean Tools in a Machine Shop Company 

      Acevedo Concepción, Omar (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - A machine shop company has been identified due to lack organization in the workplace, deficiency by not labeling and storing used tools; workplace preventive maintenance, machines and workflow. The decision-making ...
    • LED vs HPS en la Industria Farmacéutica 

      Aguirre Enchautegui, Luis A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      Actualmente uno de los factores que más afecta la industria farmacéutica en Puerto Rico es el alto costo de la energía eléctrica en el país. Basándonos en este punto obtuvimos la idea central de este artículo. En este ...