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    • Automatic Syringe Mechanical Power Transmission Improvements 

      Mateo De La Rosa, Ruddy A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      A company that manufactures medical devices, and which is located in the south of Puerto Rico, is presenting problems in a high-speed automatic syringe inspection line. The syringes are transported through conveyor lines ...

    • Automatic Tank Gauging System: A Next Generation Tool for UST 

      Rosa Rosario, José J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      A settlement between the United States and Total Petroleum Puerto Rico Corp was agreed to improve leak detection in their gas service stations. The automatic tank gauging with a centralized monitoring system is the method ...

    • Automation of Guidewire Packaging Lines at ABBOTT Laboratories Vascular Division 

      Rodríguez Flores, Pedro L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      With the increasing demand for guidewires worldwide, Abbott decided to make changes in the manufacturing line in order to meet these demands. In an evaluation of the manufacturing process, they considered that the area ...

    • Automobile Cabin Water Leak Resolution 

      Ortiz Sánchez, Jean (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      An automobile manufacturing company is concerned with the recurring number of claims for repairs on their vehicles. Customer satisfaction is down, because of water leaks inside their vehicles through the roof antenna hole. ...

    • Balloon Final Inspection System 

      Morales Quiñones, Irvin D. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      This paper presents an innovative and automated system to improve the current inspection process of the balloon of the catheters. The human factor could affect the product quality because the operator output and accuracy ...

    • Blends Meat Stick Length Optimization 

      Castro Lebron, Hector (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      Deli meat production is a continuous process which has more than one hundred variables that can affect the product. Through the implementation of Lean Six Sigma’s Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control methodology, ...

    • BMC Injection Molding Process Cycle Time Reduction 

      Rosado Pérez, Sheila Enid (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      High cycle time is one of most common downtime in molding processes, affecting the output and the efficiency of the area. Equipment and tool condition are key to sustain a proper cycle time. This project aimed to reduce a ...

    • Broken Bases Scrap reduction in FD line 

      Medina Cuevas, Bryan Lee (Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico, 2020)
      A key reference point to verify the efficiency of a production line is its scrap performance. The FD breaker production line of company “ABC” is currently facing challenges due to broken nubs and corners defects of 3-pole ...

    • Building the foundation for a Work Zone Program at EFLHD 

      Ramos Reyes, Isbel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      This article summarizes the findings of a project with the goal to improve work zone practices at the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division. A gap analysis was conducted reviewing current practices and procedures to ...

    • California Based Winery Respiratory Protection Program Cost and Time Reduction Study 

      Márquez Miranda, Carmen del Pilar (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      Cost of compliance can be a hidden cost for a firm. This study evaluated a California based winery time and cost of Respiratory Protection Program compliance activities. Time and cost savings were found by digitalization ...

    • Cambiando culturas para lograr objetivos organizacionales 

      Gutiérrez, Luis O. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
      Este artículo tiene como objetivo principal educar a la población interesada en el tema sobre la cultura organizacional, crear conciencia sobre la importancia en mantener una cultura saludable y su relación directa con ...

    • Cambio en una Empresa con una Estructura Organizacional Quebrantada Mediante la Planificación Estratégica y Operacional 

      Ramírez Troche, Liz M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      Una empresa familiar que afrontaba problemas financieros necesitaba ayuda para poder contrarrestar la debacle a la que habían llegado por la mala toma de decisiones. Se trabajó con su estructura organizacional, la cual ...

    • Capability Development Enhancement to Sustain Business Needs 

      Henríquez, Camille M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      Organizational capability is one of the most important qualities for a company to succeed. In order for a company to have a good organizational capability, their employees need to be capable of completing their jobs on ...

    • Categorical Exclusions: problems in the evaluation and submission process, comparison of requirements and guide to help the professional in the process of environmental compliance 

      Pérez Vega, Estephanie Paola (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      Categorical exclusions are actions that do not have a significant effect on human health or the environment. In Puerto Rico, projects that are considered to be categorical exclusions are worked on under a Declaration of ...

    • CCL Label Puerto Rico process controls to maintain quality standards for high demanding pharmaceutical customer 

      Rivera Rosario, Joe Michael (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      Internal and external rejects are one of the common causes for a company to produce waste and therefore increase losses. Serving pharmaceutical clients requires the highest standards to produce quality and acceptable ...

    • Challenges of Age Diversity in the Workplace 

      Chaluisant, Liz V. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      Age diversity has become an important topic because four generations are currently working together for the first time in the United States. There is a lack of understanding between generations and succession plans are not ...

    • Change Control Process of the Planning Control Documents 

      Vega Rodriguez, Michelle (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      The Change Control Process of the Planning Control Documents (PCDs) for a manufacturing organization was manually coordinated and involved multiple entities with different change mechanisms. Therefore, the process was ...

    • Characterization and Extrusion Qualification Process of Introducers/Dilators at Edwards Lifesciences Puerto Rico 

      Gonzalez Santiago, Nestor Alexis (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      Edwards Lifesciences is experiencing a high demand for Introducers/Dilators. The company decided to produce the Introducers/Dilators single lumen catheters shafts tubing in Añasco, Puerto Rico site. To implement this new ...

    • Chilled Water Plant Energy Upgrade 

      Cabrera Rivera, Cristian I. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)
      This project was undertaken to increase the efficiency of the cooling equipment at the Nakamura Courthouse in Seattle, WA which is a building that is managed by the General Services Administration (GSA), the government ...

    • Coating Process Minor Changeover Reduction 

      Negroni Pedroza, Angel D. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      During the Covid-19 Pandemic, many challenges arose that force healthcare companies to execute in new ways. Product demand was increased due to its effectiveness against the pandemic impact in the patients. To provide a ...