Listar Manufacturing Competitiveness por autor "Torres, Edgar"
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Clean Steam Energy Conservation Process Design
Guevara Brugman, Kenneth L. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2011)Abstract ― The objective of this article is to design the sterilization methodology and processes needed in a product or equipment that requires the injection of clean steam to create a sterile environment. Clean steam is ... -
Coating Process Improvements in Solid Dose Form Manufacturing
Oquendo, María M. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)Organization’s goals and objectives use strategic scorecards that include Quality, Economics, Speed and Culture to establish business metrics focused on building continuous future success and competitiveness to create ... -
Cost Reduction in a Pharmaceutical Industry: Application of DMAIC Tools to Improve the Preventive Maintenance Process for Effective Job Plans and Maintenance Frequencies
Nieves, Edwin J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)Pharmaceutical Company LCPR is committed to achieve their vision through a cultural adoption of continuous improvement. An opportunity has been identified and is aligned with the company continuous improvement ... -
The Increase of Machine Utilization, using SMED, a Lean Manufacturing Tool
Herrero, Ramón V. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2013)In this project we will see the application of SMED (Single Minute Exchange Dye) a Lean Manufacturing tool in the Medical Device Industry, and how it helps to reduce the time of changeover in a machine. One of the benefits ... -
On Boarding Cycle Time Improvement to Accelerate Recruitment of Store Operations
Muñoz Torres, Bryan (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Recruitment is a crucial step in all of the companies around the world. Is the process of finding and hiring the best qualified candidate for a job opening, in a timely and cost effective manner, This process also ... -
Process Optimization for the Suction Low Runners Family Products
Rosado Pabon, Maria del Mar (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Nowadays the first thought of many manufacturing companies is to increase the headcount number in the manufacturing line once it is found with inconsistency of results in productions or quality problems, this rational ... -
Quality Risk Management (QRM) Considerations for Introduction of New Products
Benjamin Rodríguez, Amarilys (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Quality Risk Management (QRM) is an optional tool to improve product effectiveness and safety by assuring that the recognized risk is at a desired level. Also risk management tools provide a methodology to evaluate ... -
Scrap Reduction Evaluation of Filling Equipment and Short-Term Improvement Implementation
Fontanez Mercado, Marta N. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2014)This paper seeks to document an approach to reduce scrap losses using the Lean Six Sigma tools for process improvement in a lean manufacturing environment. The Lean Six Sigma methodology views lean manufacturing, ... -
Shipping and Transportation Studies to Evaluate Drug Product Quality
Astacio González, Kristen (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)Many pharmaceutical or biotechnological products require transport using temperature-controlled systems to maintain their therapeutic properties. There are presently no official guidelines for testing pharmaceutical products ... -
Use of Experimental Design for the Characterization of a Depyrogenation Machine
Cabrera, Migdalis (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 ... -
Using Lean Six Sigma Tools to Improve the Laboratory Process Flow in an Analytical Laboratory Located in the Puerto Rico West Region to Increase Quality and Customer Service Satisfaction
Mercado Porrata, Siarel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2015)During the past years and up to this day, many Manufacturing Companies in Puerto Rico are challenged through tough economic instability and uncertain environment. In an effort to maintain their operational facilities ...