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Lean Implementation in a Turbocharger Service Shop
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
In many of the manufacturing and
repair shops, the use of industrial machinery is
required to perform most production or repair
efforts. A Turbo Service repair shop was identified
due to its needs of Lean tools and ...
Reducción de Desperdicio en el Proceso de una Pizzería
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
Este proyecto se realizó en una
pequeña pizzería en el pueblo de Ponce. Como parte
del proyecto se observó y evaluó el proceso
operacional de este comercio. Se identificaron
desperdicios definidos en el sistema de ...
Application of Lean Six Sigma Methodology to Optimize Fixation Device Assembly Line in the Medical Devices Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
The research project was focused in the
line optimization of a Fixation Device assembly line
in a Medical Devices Industry. The Fixation Device
is called ProTack™. The Covidien Company is the
manufacturer located in ...
Implementing a Compressed Air Leak Preventive and Repair Program
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
In recent years the energy cost in Puerto
Rico has been constantly increasing. The reasons
vary from more expensive fuel costs, new
environmental regulations requirements and
inefficiencies in the system. The major ...
Manufacturing Process Optimization for a Small Scale Craft Brewery
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)
This research empirically examines the
process of craft beer manufacturing in a newly
established Microbrewery. Craft beer is the fastest
growing segment, with an increase in sales of 151%
from 2011 to 2012. This ...
Applying of Lean Manufacturing Concepts to Improve Process Flow in a Needlework Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
The needlework industry is one of the
oldest and most important industries for the
economy of many countries. In Puerto Rico it is a
source of jobs since 1940 for many regions as:
Lares, Las Marias, Cabo Rojo, Camuy, ...
Increase the Efficiency and Capacity of the Manufacturing Process for Product X Applying Lean Six Sigma Methodology
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
This project was done in a food
manufacturing industry that sells its product in
bags. This company has many products, but this
work was made focused in one product that
represent 50% of the production and is packed ...
Implementation of Lean Methodologies in the Small Radiology Firm Bayamón Radiology Center
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019)
The Lean methodology was used to
reduce examination cycle and lead times for the
radiology clinic Bayamon Radiology Center. They
clinic had a conventional X-ray system that uses
x-ray films. Voice of the Customer and ...
Manufacturing space optimization and productivity improvement using lean manufacturing on a medical device company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
Medical Devices industry has been
experiencing a competitive environment and
striving hard to find methods to reduce
manufacturing cost, waste and improve quality. To
be competitive, the industry is seeking for tools ...
Design and Implementation of Lean Concepts in the HVAC Construction Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2017)
Construction Projects are always
unique, and risks rise from several different sources.
These situations bring new opportunities to improve
critical areas in a project. As a Project Management
approach, certain phases ...