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Implementing Quality Management Techniques into a Dental Office for Improving Performance of the Operations
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The objective of this research is to improve operations of a dental office by the application of Quality techniques. In this research, the performance of the actual process was evaluated and categorized to achieve ... -
Biotech Diafiltration Process Optimization and Control Using Six Sigma Methods
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract — Biologics parenteral downstream protein purification process often requires a buffer exchanges step. This process can be described also as a product washing step. In order to optimize a protein DF process is ... -
Database Update Automation for a Service Company Applying DMAIC
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract – Working in a service oriented engineering organization, delivery, quality and cost reduction, are very important for a competitive and successful environment, managing data and present reports to their clients ... -
Emotional Intelligence of Project Management Engineers in Puerto Rico: Profile Insights
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ Although most Project Management Professionals agree that emotional intelligence is of paramount importance in addressing a project’s human factor, few studies exist that shed light on the emotional intelligence ... -
Reduction of Time in a Manufacturing Process for a Pharmaceutical Company Located in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The project is developed in a chemical plant of a pharmaceutical company in Puerto Rico. In 2011 the company had an increase in market demand of the active ingredient of one product. To ensure the profit plan, ... -
Application of Six Sigma and Lean Tools to Facilitate use of an Electronic Health Record System in a Medical Office in a Sub-Urban Area of Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The study was conducted within a primary medical care office with the goal of determining how the implementation of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system affected the attendance and patient wait time in said ... -
Monoxide Sensor Device Prototype Development and Implementation in a Mechanic Shop Building
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Carbon Monoxide is a dangerous component that primarily comes from incomplete combustion of carbon containing fuels. Is a gas with no odor, color or taste , have approximately the same density as air. Is often ... -
Improve Yield of the Replication Line for DVD9/DVD5 for a Technology Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ Replication process is used to mold the disc via injection molding, this process is used for high volume runs due to process stability. Currently the yield of the replication line is around 85-90%, the objective ... -
Implementation of a Special USB Device for the Reduction of Time to Access Computers Remotely in HVAC Testing
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ This article describes the application of the five Six Sigma methodologies known as the five DMAIC phases Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control using the application of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air ... -
Flow-Days Reduction Using Six Sigma Toolbox at Air Force Base Engine Maintenance Center
(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 ... -
Hair Salon Process Improvement: A Lean Six Sigma Application to Service Industry
(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 ... -
Design and Implementation of Daylight Harvesting Illumination System in a Retail Environment
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The study was conducted within a Retail Store Chain. The main objective of this project was to reduce energy consumption in a retail environment. An illumination design was performed. Light intensity level is ... -
Non Production Scrap Reduction in the DVD Manufacturing Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)As well as many other manufacturing processes the Compact Disc (CD) and Digital Video Disc (DVD) manufacturing companies are in constant perused for price and scrap reduction. This research approach the reduction is ... -
Machining Process Characterization for Breakoff Torque on Spinal Implants
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Breakoff torque value on Spinal Implants is critical to ensure proper fixation of the system to the human vertebrae. Testing of manufacturing samples involves destructive testing which leads to scrap cost. The ... -
Design and Implementation of an Automated Assembly Line for a Manufacturing Facility
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - As the field of automation has become more widespread, more companies, still mostly using manual labor, are looking into it to increase their productivity. However the transition between manual operation and ... -
Improvement of a Public Utility Authority Complaint Responding System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - This project will be conducted in the Operations Department of a Public Utility Authority. The project will focus on the improvement of the agency complaints respond service. The Six Sigma DMAIC model was used ... -
Engineering Standard Work Proficiency Reports Automation for the Aerospace Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The study was conducted in an Aerospace Industry located in Isabela, Puerto Rico. The objectives of this project were to eliminate report errors and to reduce the report development from 5 days to less than 1 ... -
Improve Material Flow at Supplier
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ This project will be focused in reducing the high lead time that characterizes one of the suppliers in a Medical Device Organization. By reducing the lead time of this supplier, the organization expects to have ... -
Increasing Capacity by Designing a New Drying Process at a Manufacturing Plant
(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 ... -
Lean Tools in a Machine Shop Company
(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 ...