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    • Process Improvement of the Applications Software Interface Builds for Commercial Engines 

      Martínez, Zuleyma (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      The applications software interface builds take too much time to complete. Lean tools were used to analyze the process and determine the major areas for improvement. It was found that automation tools bring great benefits ...
    • Development and Implementation of Mistake Proofing Tools for Input Validation Process 

      Sanchez Ramos, Yesed (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      Vast work has been done in the past on automation of process, mostly on the manufacturing industry, but not so for information technology. The aim of this article is to provide a solution that satisfies quality standards, ...
    • Reduction of Input to Output Process Time for CFD Processes 

      Cirino Portela, Yai Karlo (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      The Aerodynamics Department of the company Infotech Aerospace Services had been experiencing large time delays in one of the processes due to a lack of resources, in this case trained personnel which could process the ...
    • Managing a Team Without Enough Projects 

      Lugo, Rafael A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      This project was focused on a problem that occurred to the military engine performance team at Infotech Aerospace Services (IAS) in Isabela Puerto Rico. The problem assessed consisted on what actions management could take ...
    • Managing a Team Without Enough Projects 

      Lugo, Rafael A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      This project was focused on a problem that occurred to the military engine performance team at Infotech Aerospace Services (IAS) in Isabela Puerto Rico. The problem assessed consisted on what actions management could take ...
    • Accurate deliverables bookkeeping for quality audit compliance 

      Negrón, Miguel E. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      The inaccurate bookkeeping of deliverables can have a significant impact in a project’s performance. It puts the project manager in a difficult position to track effectively and efficiently the project’s progression and ...
    • Improvement and automation of functional readiness review presentations for an engine program 

      Serrano, Luis E. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      The purpose of this project is to automate the generation of the Functional Readiness Reviews (FRR) presentations for the Pratt & Whitney modeling group’s validation of the State Variable Model for engine control systems. ...
    • Alternativas de Comunicación: Comunicación Efectiva en el Equipo de Trabajo para el Manejo de Tareas Asignadas a Varios Proyectos Simultáneamente 

      Cruz Hidalgo, Lourdes del Mar (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      La comunicación en los equipos de trabajo es un reto que enfrentan las compañías de diseño y construcción. La causa principal es que los empleados de dichas industrias pueden trabajar en varios proyectos simultáneamente ...
    • The Insufficient Capacity of the HVAC system in the original GMD Building of Collier County 

      Goicoechea Lamoutte, Leandro A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      Collier County is located in the Southwest of Florida. The Collier family constructed the Growth Management Division Building in 1989, which was bought by the County to establish government offices. Through the years, ...
    • New Dewatering Belt Filter Press System 

      Torres Rivas, Juan C. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      The new belt filter press that was installed recently will help the company to reduce labor cost, polymer usage as well as improve dewatering process. Actually running an old belt filter press did not help to dewater ...
    • Reduce Work Time Delivery, while Improving Quality and Customer Satisfaction 

      Carrero, Juan A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      A military production process currently being worked at a company has been delivered with defects to the customers and to prepare the final delivery package took around twenty four hours. The objectives of this ...
    • Accommodating expanding company personnel after office building space limit has been reached 

      Miranda Irizarry III, Jovino (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      For this project, the problem of needing to further hire employees after a company has reached its maximum employee limit was considered to be solved. Several options were put to use in an effort to stave off exceeding the ...
    • Conference Room Management Optimization 

      Pérez Torres, José J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      A formula is used to determine the optimum distribution of conference rooms for Infotech Aerospace Services, an engineering services company with 1,000 employees. Final recommendation is 8 tiny rooms (up to 2 people), ...
    • Improvement and Integration in High Efficiency Equipment to Reduce Energy Cost 

      Padilla García, Jose A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      The application of improved models of energy management is vital, because it generates continuous improvement, optimizes energy efficient and strengthens the culture of preservation. Incorporating Energy Efficiency aims ...
    • PARM-IT Process Robustness 

      Matías, José I. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      Long turnaround times to complete requests, mistakes performed by the employees, and ineffective forms used by the clients to submit their requests are some of the problems faced by the employees handling the PARM-IT ...
    • Contaminación en las playas: Cómo reducir la basura en las playas utilizando información relevante 

      Mangual Torres, José E. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      La basura en las playas resulta a causa de actos naturales que ocasionan que los materiales contaminantes sean arrastrados por las corrientes marinas, desperdicios provenientes de comunidades aledañas a la playa y/o por ...
    • Prognostics and Health Management Optimization for Commercial Engines 

      Ramirez, Ismael A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      The purpose of this project was to determine an existing problem within the work environment of each individual user. During the duration of the project a process improvement initiatives were implemented by using their ...
    • Harbor Access Road Stabilization Design Project 

      Roman Martinez, Henrick (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      Many location of shoreline erosion have been identified in the United States coast and their territories. AES Puerto Rico Harbor road has eroded and created unstable soil conditions. The California Department of Public ...
    • Optimización en el Proceso de Eliminación de Documentos a ser Transferidos fuera de los Estados Unidos 

      Vélez Báez, Héctor (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      En el departamento de “International Trade Compliance” de la compañía “Infotech Aerospace Service”, se encontró un proceso en el cual tenía grandes costos operacionales, procesos repetitivos y largas horas de trabajo. ...
    • Reduce the overhead cost in On-the-Job training 

      García Pérez, Ellebiram L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2016)
      The purpose of this research was to identify the missing elements of the On-the-Job training program and to establish a program that covers the employee’s need. Also, specified rules to identify the right instructor to ...