• Improving On-time Commitment Performance 

      Nunez Velez, Luis A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      To improve the on-time commitment performance of organization XYZ, the current commitment process was evaluated. The methodology to improve the commitment process was broken down into five steps: (1) Assigning an engineer; ...
    • Improving Supervision and Feedback in the Maintenance Department of ABC Food Manufacturing Plant 

      Ramos Gonzalez, Christian R. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      The ABC Food Manufacturing Plant has not trained its maintenance personnel in the implementation of new techniques for better key performance indicators. After a DMAIC analysis was performed on how to improve the supervision ...
    • Improving technical and career development through the creation of a strategy that aligns organization and individual goals 

      Colón Torres, Nathalie (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      Career development is considered one of the building blocks for the success of both professionals and organizations. High performing companies tend to build career development through business needs with minimal to no ...
    • Improving the Overall Equipment Effectiveness of a Hemostatic Products Production Line in a Medical Devices Company 

      Rosario Quiñones, Shakira B. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a performance indicator highly used in the Medical Devices industry. By analyzing the results of this indicator, the organization can reduce losses in the manufacturing process ...
    • Improving the performance of the United States Department of Defense workforce by defining and solving organizational problems 

      Diaz Colon, Marioly (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      This paper uses structural problem solving as a methodology to define and solve organizational performance within the United States Department of Defense (DoD). First, the article presents the organizational challenges ...
    • Incidences of Incorrect Serial Number Labels 

      Rodriguez Rivera, Maria de los A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      Since May thru July 2017, there were reported four instances of units shipped with incorrect serial numbers. It caused impact to quality metrics at local manufacturing site. Nevertheless, a local project was initiated ...
    • Incoming Area Optimization for Servers Repair Site 

      Corchado Campos, Wandali (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      Continuous flow is a key in organizations with production lines and more than one working shift. The organization chosen for this project is a repair site for servers and server components seeking to optimize their ...
    • Incoming raw material receiving optimization 

      Negrón, Jaco (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      Every company seeks for new ways to grow their business, but such growth adds new challenges in the operation. Increment in overtime expenses and backlogs are the most common challenges nowadays; lack of communication and ...
    • Incorporación de Sustentabilidad en Todos los Aspectos de una Firma de Ingenieros y Arquitectos 

      Cruz Montes, William (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      Esta guía está dirigida a aquellos gerentes de firmas de ingeniería y arquitectura en Puerto Rico que han decido enfrentar este nuevo reto y como un buen uso de sus habilidades de planificación desean preparar a su ...
    • Incorrect Band Spacing Cost Reduction 

      Irizarry Otero, Kara N. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      The purpose of this project is to identify factors and the root cause that are causing the Band Spacing Incorrect defect in Model 5F CS. Through this investigation, the DMAIC methodology was used with the intent of reducing ...
    • Increase Productivity in Manufacturing Area at ST 

      Torrens De Jesus, Wilmary (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      Lack of productivity is something that impact negatively to all industries. In a medical device industry it is important to hit the metrics of on time delivery (OTD) and reduce the potential to be in backorder. The primary ...
    • Increase the Maturity Level of a Process Under ACE Operating System 

      Faica Valentín, Danny J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      This paper will guide the reader to understand the documents and procedures used to ensure a robust process under the ACE operating system. It describes how the preparation of SIPOC, work instructions, workflow maps, risk ...
    • Increasing drivers’ performance in container delivery to reduce labor cost 

      Rubén A. Maldonado Lugo (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      Waste Management Company (WM) in South Florida has a South Florida Container Shop site where drivers are dedicated to the delivery and collection of containers or equipment necessary for garbage collection or recycling, ...
    • Incrementando Ganancias en Corto Plazo 

      Meléndez, Karla A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      Para este proyecto se escogió un problema actual en una compañía de consultoría de ingenieros. Basándose en las pérdidas de varios proyectos, se vieron en la obligación de buscar una solución al estancamiento de pérdidas ...
    • Incrementar la capacidad de producción manufacturera en el interruptor residencial auto Q una pulgada 

      Soto Poventud, Luis Daniel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      Recientemente la compañía ABB adquirió la división de GE Industrial Solution con la misión de ganar una mayor participación en el mercado de las Américas. A inicios del tercer trimestre del año 2020 el volumen de producción ...
    • Incremento en Productividad del Manejo de Llamadas en la Industria Bancaria 

      De Jesús Sierra, Karla Z. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      El Centro de Llamadas del Banco a ser analizado durante el proyecto se divide en tres áreas para la cual cada una cuenta con un agente de servicio preparado con habilidades diferentes. El problema establecido, adicional ...
    • Industrial Plant Equipment Maintenance Strategy 

      Torres López, Abner (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      At Robins Air Force Base, specifically in the engineering equipment maintenance department, a problem has been identified in the management of labor. Equipment / machineries used in the production area suffer from high ...
    • Influencia del discurso de Desarrollo sostenible como sostenibilidad débil para la transición a vehículos eléctricos de batería 

      Torres Morales, Edsel G. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      El tema ambiental ha sido tema de enfoque por años desde la década del ’70 en el cual se ha tratado de ver como podemos combatir el consumo desmedido a raíz de una población creciente en un 1,200% para el 2021. El Plan ...
    • Infrastructure of Community Engagement Using the Isabela Boys and Girls Club FabLab 

      Olazagasti, Carlos A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      There is a need to develop a volunteering culture in order to sustain or to provide a better quality education to the next generation of Puerto Ricans, given the fiscal situation the island is facing. STEM related careers ...
    • Instalación de sistemas de paneles solares en escuelas 

      Vázquez Carrasquillo, Luis A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      Integrated Solar Operations obtuvo un contrato para la instalación de sistemas fotovoltaicos conectados a la red eléctrica con baterías para oficinas, bibliotecas y cocina en tres escuelas de Puerto Rico. Estas escuelas ...