Browsing Manufacturing Competitiveness by Author "Morales, José A."
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Aplicación de Metodología DMAIC-Seis Sigma para Disminuir el Costo de Inventario del Proceso de Re-trabajo en una Compañía de Dispositivos Médicos
Ojeda Burgos, Luz D. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)El trabajo se realizó con el fin de solucionar el problema que presentaba el costo de inventario, el cual incrementaba año tras año y no se estaba trabajando a su máxima capacidad por deficiencias en el manejo del ... -
Aplicación del “Right First Time (RFT)” en un Proceso de Documentación para una Industria Farmacéutica
Panell Calo, Jatziry J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)La presente investigación se llevó a cabo con el objetivo de evaluar las alternativas para mejorar el proceso de manejo de documentos en la industria farmacéutica. Las regulaciones de la FDA hacen que sea necesario que ... -
Application of Quality Improvement Tools to a Perishables Food Distribution Center to Reduce Product Return and Improve Customer Satisfaction
Pérez Rosario, Alexandra (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Product Return and Customer Satisfaction have a high impact on the financial, customer service and quality aspects of the food distribution and storage in the perishables food industry. A Lean Six Sigma approach was ... -
Buffer Formulation Vent Filter Re-Use at Parenteral Manufacturing Plant
Figueroa-Rodríguez, Jorge (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)For sterilization-in-place cycles that used vent filters as a redundant non-contact product, the filter membranes could be re-used several times without impacting their integrity neither compromising the sterilization ... -
Carnauba Dispenser to Improve Coated Tablets Elegance
Negrón Romero, Mara Liz (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)This study describes the implementation of Six Sigma for improvement of the addition process of carnauba wax on coated tablets in a pharmaceutical industry. Due to the frequent complaints received from costumers for covered ... -
Change Control Routed with Missing Information Delaying Approval and Implementation Date
Álvarez Rodríguez, Bianca (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)The approval of manufacturing change control for MedDevice Inc., is currently acting lower than target(15 business days). Based on a 12-months data review, the lead time of approval of a change is approximately ... -
Clean in Place Recipe Optimization
Marin Alvarez, Crystal (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)This improvement project was based in reduce the fixed tanks and transfer lines Clean in Place (CIP) recipe execution by consolidating the Water for Injection (WFI) rinse and the WFI CIP recipes into one single recipe. ... -
Developing a Method to Maintain Up To Date the Supplier Audit Schedule, Information and Documentation
Meléndez Ortiz, Jorliz M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Nowadays, regulatory agencies make manufacturers responsible for supplier-related non-conformance and compliance. An effective audit program based on the Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements along with ... -
Development and Design of Quality Standards for Secure Proper Documentation in Hire Packs for Staffing Specialists
López Torres, Shirley D. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)This article discusses the development and design of quality standards in order to secure proper documentation in hire packs in a staffing agency. By constantly updating new forms and tracking new labor laws, this ... -
Estudio de Caso: Análisis de Correlación Simple entre la Concentración del Formulado del Fármaco y el Porciento de la Concentración en Función del Tiempo Almacenado en Jeringuillas Plásticas
Pérez Acevedo, Liara (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)El objetivo de este estudio de caso es determinar la estabilidad química de diferentes fármacos almacenado en jeringuillas de plástico durante un periodo de siete días, en este se analizó la potencia de los fármacos y ... -
Ethics and Compliance Program Implementation to Decrease Human Error Deviations and Increase Employee Satisfaction
Molina Carrasquillo, Taniushka M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)This project achieved to increase the employee satisfaction and decreased the amount of deviations caused by human errors through the implementation of an Ethics and Compliance Program, with a Code of Values and ... -
Execution of Lean Techniques for Cost improvement in a Quality Area of a Small Regulated Company established in Puerto Rico
Ruiz Reyes, Yiaslín (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022)A small regulated company established in Puerto Rico developed a cost improvement project on a Quality Area to stay competitive. The main objective was to reduce the number of samples sampled ... -
Granulation Area Capacity Increase
Torres Colón, Luis Daniel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)Manufacturing pharmaceuticals are continuously looking for waste reduction to improve their processes and increase the manufacturing output. Granulation area capacity increase was evaluated for a solid dosage pharmaceutical ... -
How a Reactive Inventory Can Be Improved with a Computerized Work Tool
Martínez García, Wilmary (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)An effective inventory management and reagent tracking control enable the company to reduce cost, save time, and reduce waste, while increasing productivity and business efficiency. It is proposed to create an inventory ... -
How the Different Visual Management Components Have an Impact on Developing a Lean Culture?
Valentín Bahamundi, David Rafael (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)Vulnerable, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment surrounding companies, makes difficult to ensure business continuity and growth. Many companies have decided to deal with such complexity by pursuing a Lean ... -
How to Connect Supplier and Customer Processes within the Manufacturing Environment
Vega Jiménez, Alejandro (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)Within the manufacturing industry, the inventory represents an area of continuous improvement. This asset allows the supplier to react to the variability in the requirements of its clients and / or the inefficiencies in ... -
Implementación de un Sistema de Control de Inventarios en el Almacén de Mantenimiento de un Complejo de Apartamentos
Córdova Morales, Ivania Z. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)Este estudio propone un sistema de control de inventario que mejora la gestión de compras y organización de artículos de mantenimiento para el complejo de apartamentos. Específicamente: (1) diagnosticar el proceso ... -
Implementation of evaporator to minimize wastewater disposal
Colón Berríos, Yolimar (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)The medical device company currently has two areas in which the processes generate wastewater classified as Non-Hazardous. The current process involves expenses to subcontracted services for disposal, recurrent purchasing ... -
Improve the Cycle Time of Stat Testing in Quality Control Laboratory Applying Kaizen Analysis
Colon, Mari L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Quality Control Laboratory of Biopharma Company was selected for develop a design project, using the technique of Kaizen Project. Manufacturing area of Biotech Company produces a biological product. Biologic Bulk ... -
Improvement on Machine Products Output, by Optimizing the Use of the Resources
Nieves Muñiz, Eloy A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Today’s globalized world presents major challenges to maintain the competitiveness of the companies, the manufacturing industry is not the exception. Over times companies debated what will be their best strategy to ...