Manufacturing Competitiveness: Recent submissions
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Granulation Area Capacity Increase
(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 ... -
Reducing Cost by Reducing Frequency of Submitting to Identify Microorganisms Isolated from Non-critical Areas in a Parenteral Manufacture
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)A microbiology laboratory identifies all the microorganisms isolated from non-critical rooms with a frequency of every three months, in order to establish a microbial profile of the microorganisms present in the ... -
Sistema de Monitoreo para Compuestos Farmacéuticos en el Agua Residual de Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)Un amplio conjunto de diferentes contaminantes orgánicos de aguas residuales, incluidos muchos compuestos de preocupación ambiental emergen en las corrientes de Puerto Rico. Los compuestos escogidos se seleccionarán ... -
Integrating DMADV Methodology to Develop a Dashboard Activities Tracker for a QC Laboratory
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)This article is focused on integrating structured strategic quality management techniques to improve operational results. DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design and Verify) is the selected methodology for the project ... -
Buffer Formulation Vent Filter Re-Use at Parenteral Manufacturing Plant
(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 ... -
Lean Manufacturing Applied to In-Process Protein Concentration Determination Changing the Standard UV-Spectrometer for the Solo Variable Pathlength Extinction
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)The protein concentration test is a complicated test, which requires a lot of time and materials. Currently the test is being performed using an old equipment of UV-Spectrometer Visible. In this project, the researcher ... -
Evaluation and Analysis the Implemented Actions to Improve the Techniques for the Water Treatment
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)The theme of the oil industry is a popular one. The consequences of the hydraulic fracturing are bad and harmful to peoples’ lives. The effects that comes with the fracking are that harm the air, the soil, and the ... -
How the Different Visual Management Components Have an Impact on Developing a Lean Culture?
(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 ... -
Standard Work for Manufacturing Areas using Lean Methodology
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)Evaluating the structure of Batch Record Review is an attempt to improve batch release time. Many researches have been implemented Lean methodology to reduce the cycle time by automating the documentation process, ... -
Sub Assembly Acceptance Optimization
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)A transactional process has the same opportunities for improvement as a traditional manufacturing process. This article provides a successful example of how the tools and concepts of Transactional Six Sigma can improve ... -
Evaluation of Reagents Used in Solution Preparation to Reduce Reworks in Research and Development Laboratories
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)Research and development laboratories are working with improvements and discovery of new drugs. As part of their activities, they need solutions such as Buffers and Mobile Phases for analytical testing. It was found ... -
Implementation of the 5S Methodology in the Spare Parts Warehouse Area located in a Medical Device Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)The implementation of a continuous improvement and application of the 5 ́S in a medical device company was specifically developed in the warehouse area (spare parts) and focused on the identification of materials, order ... -
Implementación de un Sistema de Control de Inventarios en el Almacén de Mantenimiento de un Complejo de Apartamentos
(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 ... -
Mejorar la Eficiencia en el Laboratorio Químico de una Farmacéutica a través de Aplicaciones de Metodología de Calidad
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)Los laboratorios son de suma importancia, no solo en las escuelas y universidades; también lo son para las investigaciones y las farmacéuticas. Estos son los encargados de asegurar la calidad de sus productos. Los ... -
Lean Six Sigma Application to reduce cycle time in the waiting process for medical attention in patient with green categorization in adult emergency area in Hospital X
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)The service area is one of the healthcare industries area that are in continuous search to optimize their process in order to provide a quality service to their customer (patient). In order to provide a total to quality ... -
Process Optimization by Implementing Lean Six Sigma in an Optical Manufacturing Laboratory
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)The Design Project intends to be implemented in an Optical Manufacturing Laboratory. This laboratory is located at Mayagüez with the purpose of distributing ophthalmic lenses to different optical centers around the ... -
The Effect of the Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Residues in a Trypticase Soy Agar Plates for a New Barrier Isolated Syringe Filling Machine
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)This study has been performed to evaluate the feasibility and adequacy of the Trypticase Soy Agar (TSA) plates in promoting growth after being exposed to Vapor Phase Hydrogen Peroxide (VPHP) decontamination cycle. This ... -
Use of Experimental Design for the Characterization of a Depyrogenation Machine
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2010)Depyrogenation tunnel are used in pharmaceutical filling lines to sterilize glass containers before they are aseptically filled. These tunnels use unidirectional hot air at temperatures up to 350°C and can be used to ... -
Evaluation of the Effects of Gas Plasma test in a Tangential Flow Filter
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)In this article you will see the combination of two technologies that produce an efficient product. One of the productions of the new form is the separation and filtration combined by retaining a plasma gas treatment. ... -
Statistical Analysis for the Development of a Mathematical Model for Liquid Phase Color Reproduction
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009)Abstract - This study aims to develop a mathematical model, capable to give a receipt of the dies concentrations to be used to develop a desire color. The model helps to minimize, and in some cases eliminate, the trial and ...