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Using Lean Six Sigma Tools for Packaging Machine Rebuild and Automation Process Improvement
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)
This document describes the process of
improving an existing packaging machine using
lean six sigma tools and automation technology for
the medical device industry. The ideal
manufacturing site that has volume increase ...
Increase of Packaging Line Capacity using Lean Manufacturing
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
The main purpose of this project is to
implement Lean Manufacturing practices and
techniques in the packaging area at a Manufacturing
Plant. Concepts like Kaizen ideas (continuous
improvement), SMED and process excellence ...
Reduction in Waste of Raw Material Generation N and D of the Manufacturing Processes in a Medical Device Industry
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
This article discusses how the industry
of Medical Devices handles the reduction of waste in
manufacturing processes. Companies have money
losses, that can be reduce with an optimization of the
manufacturing processes. ...
Integration of Lean Six Sigma and Automation for Process Optimization in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Assembly Line
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - This project was conducted in an Electronic Manufacturing Company that manufactures motor speed controllers for battery-powered and electric vehicles for airport, golf, material handling, and medical mobility ...
Implementation and Replacement of an Engineering Drawing Solution in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing from an Information Technology Standpoint
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
The pharmaceutical industry is a
highly and strictly regulated environment. The
quality, support and management of its processes
and data generated are important aspects this type
of industry needs to sustain. The ...
Using Lean Methodology to Reduce Changeover Time in Packing Line
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Abstract - One of the metrics to measure efficiency in packing lines is Process Reliability (PR). It has been identified that the PR loss in packing Line X due to changeovers is 16%. The objective of this project is to use ...
Improvement to a Medical Device Packaging Output Using Lean Six Sigma Tools
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)
Packaging is the science, art, and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Mainly, the packaging of a product assures the quality of the product to the end user after its ...
Packaging Line Efficiency Improvements with the Implementation of a Centralized Packaging Line Control System
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
Efficiency is a process measurement of
the ability of generating a required output with the
minimum amount of resources. A high efficiency is
crucial for a packaging line as it is an important
aspect of cost control ...
Packaging Lines Minor & Minor/Major Changeover Time Reduction on a Pharmaceutical Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
Every company that wants to be
competitive has to implement SMED or changeover
reduction in every process that this technique could
be applied. The two major difficulties that
companies encounters are: Product ...
Metrics for Business Performance Management
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)
Business Metrics are very useful tools
to promote business performance, assure quality
and promote continuous improvement. During
economic recession the application of these tools
becomes imperative to assure business ...