• Diseño de Optimización en Logística de Organización 

      Rapale González, Fransheska (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
      El presente trabajo se desarrolló con la finalidad de implementar la metodología DMAIC Seis Sigma en conjunto a la de 5s, organizando y limpiando para reducir el tiempo que toma la búsqueda de materiales y herramientas ...
    • Diseño de Procesos de Mejora para obtener un “PMA” del FAA 

      Galloza Avilés, Antonio (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      Actualmente existe mucha competencia entre compañías que realizan servicios similares, haciendo imperativo el buscar formas para poder mejorar los procesos de los productos que las mismas ofrecen, haciéndolos más ...
    • Downstream Sampling Process Optimization 

      Joshi Sánchez, Atika N. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      The Downstream Sampling Process in the Biopharmaceutical industry is a timely and product consuming step. This process can be described as a highly labor intense due to all the required steps to collect a sample. In ...
    • Downtime Reduction Driven by Evaluation of Material Unavailability 

      Rivera Garcia, Danny (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      In the manufacturing & life-sciences industry, increased competition has forced a cost-reduction philosophy in what was once a highly profitable business. Manufacturers now need to maintain or improve time to market and ...
    • Electronic Report Improvement Using Six Sigma DMAIC Tools 

      Pérez Acosta, Javier A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)
      Abstract - The purpose of this project is to evaluate the application and benefits of Six Sigma tools to electronic reporting. In this particular case the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Implement and Control) method is ...
    • Electrospinning Process Capacity Optimization In Medical Device Industries 

      Rivera González, Freddie Joel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)
      As part of the manufacturing cost reduction initiatives that support 2021 Operational Excellence Projects to promote continuous improvement on medical device industries; the Electrospinning (E-spin) process was found with ...
    • Engineering Standard Work Proficiency Reports Automation for the Aerospace Industry 

      Morales Quiles, Luis (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 ...
    • Enhance Annual Product Review Process at Pharmaceutical Company in Puerto Rico 

      Rivera Martínez, Lynnette (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
      Annual Product Review (APR) is a requirement from Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) under the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and European Medicine Agency (EMEA). The EMEA refers to Annual Product Quality Review ...
    • Equipment Validation Standardization for Project Implementation Time Reduction of Automated Manufacturing Platforms 

      Marín Román, José Xavier (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - Medical Device regulated industry requires extensive validation work. Using the latest automation technology for the process equipment to eliminate the operator interaction brings the challenge of how fast the ...
    • Establishing Procedures for “Turnbacks” in the Classification Center 

      Torres Mercado, Jean C. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023)
      The research project is aimed to investigate the procedures for “turnbacks” that transpire on the system’s repository of a global trade department for X Company. Turnbacks are errors that delay the classification process ...
    • Evaluación Energética para Sistema de Control de un Acondicionador de Aire en un Edificio Público 

      Martínez Ortiz, Nelson (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      Los costos y gastos generados por el sistema de control de un acondicionador de aire que opera en forma deficiente fueron analizados en este proyecto. Este sistema se compone de una serie de paneles eléctricos que ...
    • Filling Process Yield Improvements 

      Morales Meléndez, Celiangely (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
      Misus Winery is a wine making and distribution plant. Its main product is Cherry Blossom which is a pink wine. The high demand for its product has created the need to make improvements in their processes. As part of ...
    • Final Device Quality Control Unit Operation Optimization 

      Rodriguez Cales, Ashley (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      With the intent of achieving cost reduction initiatives, the Quality Control Unit operation regarding the final device release was identified as a labor cost opportunity. Through kaizen events done across site, it was ...
    • Finished Goods Failure Reduction in a Wound Closure Medical Device Product Family 

      Álvarez Vázquez, Ameiris (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      A corrective action and preventive action plan was developed to address the increase of Finished Goods failures in a wound closure medical device product family. Following a DefineMeasure-Analyze-Improve-Control Six ...
    • First Pass Yield Improvement on Audit Results 

      Dávila Alicea, Jetzabel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      This research project was focused in the First Pass Yield improvement for Quality Audit results in Aerospace Company. The first pass yield is defined as the number of units coming out of a process divided by the number ...
    • First Pass Yield Improvement on Casting Cell Using DMAIC Methodology 

      Peña Méndez, Luis (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
      This research project was focused in the First Pass Yield improvement in a cell of a Medical Device Company. The first pass yield is defined as the number of units coming out of a process divided by the number of units ...
    • First Pass Yield Metric Implementation for Validation Documents 

      Armbruster Santiago, Eric (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
      A regulatory compliance contractor in the life sciences industry desires to be distinguished from its competitors in terms of the quality of their services. To make it possible, the company intends to improve the ...
    • Flow-Days Reduction Using Six Sigma Toolbox at Air Force Base Engine Maintenance Center 

      Luna Martínez, JoAngel (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 ...
    • Global Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring Scorecard 

      Gendes Alonso, Sabrina (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2020)
      Monitoring the performance of suppliers in any industry ensures the continuous improvement of the relationship between a supplier-customer through the identification of gaps between the current performance and the customer ...
    • Guideline for the Development of a Capable Training Program for New Hire Employees in the Design Area of an Aerospace Industry in Puerto Rico 

      Ayala Román, José A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
      Abstract - The aerospace industry is very sophisticated since their products and services needs to be in compliance with the highest levels of quality. Since currently this type of industry is new in Puerto Rico most of ...