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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 ... -
In Process Hardness Test Automation for Tablet Compression Process
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)This article describes requirements to implement new hardness tester. The instrument was specifically for a dedicated product in the compression process area of a pharmaceutical operation. The challenge was to demonstrate ... -
Applying Lean Manufacturing to Minimize Inspection Time in a Medical Device Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - This research is conducted in medical devices manufacturing company that makes a product to be used on the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence resulting from urethral hyper mobility and intrinsic ... -
Biotech Diafiltration Process Optimization and Control Using Six Sigma Methods
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract — Biologics parenteral downstream protein purification process often requires a buffer exchanges step. This process can be described also as a product washing step. In order to optimize a protein DF process is ... -
Database Update Automation for a Service Company Applying DMAIC
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract – Working in a service oriented engineering organization, delivery, quality and cost reduction, are very important for a competitive and successful environment, managing data and present reports to their clients ... -
Lean Tools in a Machine Shop Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - A machine shop company has been identified due to lack organization in the workplace, deficiency by not labeling and storing used tools; workplace preventive maintenance, machines and workflow. The decision-making ... -
Optimize Batch Transfer between Processing Tanks
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Estimates indicate that Diabetes will increase affecting the population worldwide in the future. To mitigate current and future demand, Barceloneta’s Factory 2 needs to improve the MK-0431 manufacturing process. Several ... -
Implementation of Lean Six Sigma in a Manufacturing Cell of Orthopedic Devices to Reduce Waste
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Lean practices with Six Sigma methodology has been successfully applied in many industries to ensure the reduction of wastes and improve product quality. In this case study, the proposed implementation of lean ... -
Battery Assembly Re-design in a Medical Device Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Today, customer complaints is a strategic business metric for the organizations to measure the customer satisfaction and product’s performance. During YR2011, an adverse trend on complaints per million (CPMs) ... -
Implementación de Estrategias para lograr Cero- Errores o Defectos En las Operaciones durante Proceso de Granulación
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Sipnósis- Un producto realizado con errores en documentación, pone en riesgo la efectividad, autenticidad y la integridad del mismo. Es por esto que debemos evitar cualquier desviación en el proceso, realizando una ... -
Increasing Capacity by Designing a New Drying Process at a Manufacturing Plant
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ High oil price is one of the major factors for this twenty-first century global economic recession. Inevitably everyone’s mindset has changed towards energy and the focus is towards finding renewable energy that ... -
Design and Implementation of an Automated Assembly Line for a Manufacturing Facility
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - As the field of automation has become more widespread, more companies, still mostly using manual labor, are looking into it to increase their productivity. However the transition between manual operation and ... -
Improve Material Flow at Supplier
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ This project will be focused in reducing the high lead time that characterizes one of the suppliers in a Medical Device Organization. By reducing the lead time of this supplier, the organization expects to have ... -
Reduction of Time in a Manufacturing Process for a Pharmaceutical Company Located in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - The project is developed in a chemical plant of a pharmaceutical company in Puerto Rico. In 2011 the company had an increase in market demand of the active ingredient of one product. To ensure the profit plan, ... -
Monoxide Sensor Device Prototype Development and Implementation in a Mechanic Shop Building
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract - Carbon Monoxide is a dangerous component that primarily comes from incomplete combustion of carbon containing fuels. Is a gas with no odor, color or taste , have approximately the same density as air. Is often ... -
Implementation of a Special USB Device for the Reduction of Time to Access Computers Remotely in HVAC Testing
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract ⎯ This article describes the application of the five Six Sigma methodologies known as the five DMAIC phases Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control using the application of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air ... -
Workmanship Error at Assembly Line in a Medical Device Company
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)Abstract — In a Medical Device Company a production line had an increase of non-conformances in 2011. The category for the increase was workmanship error. These failures result in cost of poor quality due to quality holds. ... -
Optimization of Filters Changes in Dust Collector CPO-1005 for Coating Machine Number 1
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2012)The pharmaceutical industry has dust collectors to remove particulate generated by the coating machines.Actually a pharmaceutical presents a problem in one of the Accela-Cotamachines because ... -
Flow-Days Reduction Using Six Sigma Toolbox at Air Force Base Engine Maintenance Center
(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 ...