...E-CAMPUS STUDENT & FACULTY PORTAL HOMPAGE 1.1 E-Campus Student & Faculty Portal Homepage 1.2 If you have enrolled in E-Campus and have a User name and Password skip to section 2.1. All other continue to 1.2.2. 1.3.1 New User Registration (See Figure 2 Red Section) 1.3.2.1 Click on “New to campus? Sign up here” link 1.3.2.2 Follow directions on New Registration Screen to enroll in to E-Campus ( Figure 1) 1.3.2.3.1 Create a Username Note: * You cannot use your Social Security number and/or PIN as a User Login Name. * An all-numeric User Login Name will not be valid. * Use 6 to 20 characters, alpha/numeric (e.g. johndoe1). Important: Your user login name will be used as the prefix of your University issued email account (i.e. johndoe1@email.phoenix.edu). 1.3.2.3.2 Create a Password and enter it into the Password field then re-enter your created Password into the Re-enter Password field. Note: * Use 7 to 16 characters, alpha/numeric. (e.g., passwrd1) 1.3.2.3.3 Enter Birthdate 1.3.2.3.4 Enter email ID 1.3.2.3.5 Enter your Individual Record Number (IRN) 1.3.2.3.6 Choose a Challenge Question 1.3.2.3.7 Give your Challenge Question an Answer and submit information. Note: * Use 7 to 16 characters, alpha/numeric. (e.g., passwrd1) Figure 1: ...
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...Troy E. Herstine 08-25-13 Course: XMGT/216 Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility Assignment: Business Ethics Reflection Instructor: Stefanie Hopson Business Ethics Reflection Riordan Manufacturing is a global company with three locations around the world that produce plastic beverage containers, as well as custom plastic parts and plastic fan parts. Riordan Manufacturing is a fortune 1000 company with revenues that exceed over 1 billion dollars, and employs around 550 people in their three locations. Riordan Manufacturing has recently moved its plastic fan parts plant to China employing around 250 workers in that plant alone. This company is growing in size, locations, employees, and revenue, but there are some ethical and moral problems that need to be addressed in order to continue to grow and expand. Riordan Manufacturing has been in the leading edge of plastics since 1990 evolving into a global business in a time where plastic water bottles have been in high demand, but like anything that is in high demand, it has caught the attention of many professionals in the environmental field, and because of this, questions were raised, procedures were changed, and the environmentalists have demanded a change in the way these bottles are manufactured, as well as the way they are disposed of. These changes will cost the company millions of dollars over the next ten years, and this kind of money could potentially cripple this growing company financially...
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...Change Management and Communication Plan Team Names MGT/311 Date Instructor Formal and Informal Power Structures Riordan Manufacturing’s current formal structure consists of reward power and legitimate power. Establishing hierarchy and job categories through specific job codes, descriptions, and differing pay rates has found structure within the organization. Riordan’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer exert legitimate power to maintain employee direction. Preserving guidance and leadership with authority to oversee employee performance is crucial while implementing legitimate power. Advocating for formal power through reward power allows management to motivate and create passion for employees. Creating motivation through formal power Riordan uses motivation by legitimate power and reward power, and uses informal power. Informal power does not come from positions within the company but still has influence on employees. For example, when the expert engineers talk other employees listen because they have proven skills and knowledge. Most Appropriate and Effective Organizational Structures Riordan Manufacturing does not have a formal customer information system. The customer information is left up to employees. This practice needs to change so employees can access any customer’s information. The company will open a new department dedicated to the customers. It will develop and maintain a customer database. Employees will compile the information they...
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...that Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. overhaul and upgrade their IT infrastructure. The Riordan information system is fragmented and redundant; which created inefficient policies. It is necessary to align the staff with technology that will ensure a more efficient and accurate job role. It is recommended to integrate all of the locations by purchasing and ERP and CRM system and ensure security of all data transferred. The most crucial change is to verify that all the new hardware being used is compatible with the inventory database. Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. Information Systems Analysis Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. is an industry leader in the manufacturing of polymer plastics. The company began as a research and development (R&D) company, which created innovative patents, but later expanded to plastic beverage containers and fan production. The information systems vary in each plant; which are antiquated and decentralized. Most information is manually recorded and transferred, allowing for input errors and indefinite data. The variety of legacy systems is labor intensive and unsecure; which affects the company revenue and stability. Operations Riordan Manufacturing completes numerous processes through operations. The procedures include the procurement of raw materials, tracking products while manufacturing, shipping and accounting of the finished product. Raw Material Receiving Process A truck from a supplier arrives with raw materials to the Riordan factory...
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...Service Request SR-rm-019 Ian Maley, Travis Cooper, Charles Nelson Truett NTC 360 November 11, 2011 Angela Young Service Request SR-rm-019 Background Riordan Manufacturing, a Fortune 1000 enterprise and owned by Riordan Industries. The organization established by Dr. Riordan has received a number of patents. The patents relate with developing polymers into high tensile strength plastic substrates. During 1992 Dr. Riordan bought a fan manufacturing facility in Pontiac, Michigan. During 1993, he developed into the plastic beverage storage units. For the plastic beverage storage units manufacturing, he bought one more manufacturing facility in Albany, Georgia. During 2000, Dr. Riordan developed to another country to Hangzhou, China. The Albany factory manufactures the plastic beverage storage units. The Pontiac factory manufactures the customized plastic parts. China plant manufactures the plastic fan parts. The company’s Research and Development is carried out at the corporation head office in San Jose. The main clients are automobile parts producers, aircraft manufacturers, the Department of Defense, beverage producers and bottlers, and appliance producers (UOPX, 2004). Current Systems Each factory is currently using various telecommunication systems. The head office in San Jose has 35 IP telephones. Additionally they use a VOIP/Data router; two 24 port switches Cisco 5950, 24 Port Hub Linksys EF2H24, Ethernet 100 base T as well as a WIN network Server. The Albany...
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...Abstract Riordan Manufacturing conducts an information systems security review over IT security issues that exist in different plants to prepare for an upcoming audit in accordance to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Several elements of the organization's information systems require revisions and updates to optimize physical and network security, data security, and Web security. SR-rm-013: Network, Data, and Web Security The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), passed in July 2002, requires publicly traded companies to submit accurate and reliable financial information. Securing private information is not included in its requirements; however, establishing security controls for confidentiality, availability, and integrity of the reporting are (Kim & Solomon, 2012). Riordan Manufacturing is preparing for an audit in compliance with SOX and is conducting an information systems security review over its physical and network security, data security, and Web security. Physical and Network Security Riordan Manufacturing performs an information systems security analysis over its physical and network security. Several elements of the IT system require revisions, such as restrictions to physical access to vital IT systems and upgrades to outdated systems within the network. Physical Security After analyzing the headquarters and Riordan’s other sites it was found that they were not designed nor equipped in the same fashion. The most important thing in the Riordan Manufacturing Company with...
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...Introduction The purpose of this paper is to identify the functional areas of Riordan Manufacturing industry. In this paper, the reasons for the organization’s existence will be identified through an analysis of the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization. Additionally, an analysis of the type of organizational structure employed by the business will be addressed as well as key positions that support Riordan’s operations. The level of vertical and lateral collaboration among Riordan’s functional areas to achieve their organizational goals will be identified and explained along with examples of the use of lateral and vertical collaboration within the organization. Furthermore, key stakeholders and their roles needed to achieve the organizational goals recommended will be identified and addressed as it relates to Riordan’s success. Analysis of the Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals When analyzing Riordan’s organization it appears the most important reason for the organizations existence is to ensure company grown. They are involved in multiple areas of research and development of plastics products for numerous industries. It looks as if the Riordan is a relatively small company with immense growth potential. The company has set a goal of leading edge technology. They have also included a forward thinking plan for the research and development trends of the manufacturing industry. When viewing the company information, it becomes clear that the company...
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...Riordan Manufacturing is a plastics manufacturer with four locations, worldwide. Their corporate headquarters is in San Jose, California. They have three manufacturing plants in Pontiac, Michigan, Albany, Georgia and Hangzhou, China. They are a vibrant company with a long history of problem solving. One of their corporate challenges is training expenses, either for new employees or for new systems and new products. Riordan Manufacturing is looking to upgrade their IT infrastructure and implement a distance learning solution that will cut down or eliminate the need for trainers to travel around the United States and to China. Riordan Manufacturing needs to upgrade their computer systems because the competitive nature of business has created demands for continuous advances in computer technology and system design. The declining prices of computer systems and their increasing power and utility have led more enterprises to invest in computer systems to widen their range of business functions. The most common business uses of a computer system are for database management, financial management and accounting. Databases may be to help make strategic decisions through the use of software based on artificial intelligence. The database will include records and statistics of products, services and clients. By Riordan upgrading their computer system with a windows server they could save money and heighten productivity by enabling the remote desktop protocol to provide a great...
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...Riordan Manufacturing BSA/500 September 9, 2013 Riordan Manufacturing This document considers the impact of external influences on Riordan’s business; assesses the current financial state of Riordan Manufacturing, using standard tools to analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cash position; examines the financial and accounting systems in use, and their efficacy; and, recommends potential improvements to these systems and their integration to other systems. These improvements include additional accounting software modules to facilitate reporting, internal and external audits, and regulatory compliance. Influences Riordan Manufacturing is a corporation that has several influences affecting business processes and its financial state. Most organizations are affected by economic, government, and legal influences to varying degrees. The key economic influences affecting Riordan Manufacturing are real GDP growth, inflation, labor cost, interest rates, global monetary values, and fuel prices. These economic influences have an effect on the operational cost and liabilities of Riordan Manufacturing. Tax rates, environmental regulation, customs regulations, and employment regulations are some key government influences that affect Riordan's operational cost and income taxes paid. Riordan is a multi-national corporation, the government influences of each nation Riordan operates in have different affects. The key legal influences are tax laws, environmental...
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...Supply Chain Strategy, Riordan Industries All over the world; supply chain is upgrading or adapting to new technology that encompasses companies. This paper explains the Supply Chain Management strategy to the new hires in Hangzhou, China. Supply chain management theory can help Riordan Manufacturing as to how each function in the supply chain connects to meet efficiency. By using a competitive strategy Riordan Manufacturing plans to “go green”. Riordan’s mission relating to customer fulfillment is “strive to be a solution provider for our customers and not be a part of our customer’s challenges” (Apollo Group Inc., (2005, 2006, and 2012)). As a new hire use process thinging to look for how to improve business practices within Riordan Manufacturing, and to enhance, or improve, the way tasks are done. Supply Chain Management Theory Riordan Industries supply chain management theory starts from the top and flows down to each employee working for the company. Supply chain theory has garnered recognition as an important “integration to increased value across the whole of the supply chain” (Janvier & Assey, 2012). As an employee the company values the employees input on every level. Riordan believes that in today’s global market each firm is linked in a networked supply chain. Hangzhou China is Riordan’s first offshore venture. Adapting supply chain technology and strategic planning on a global scale will test each employee’s willingness to learn new processes in supply...
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...Riordan Manufacturing Service Request Team B BSA/310 Steve Johnson February 21, 2012 Riordan Manufacturing Service Request Introduction The Riordan Manufacturing Company is an industry leader in plastics manufacturing and has earned international acclaim for its state-of-the-art plastic designs since 1991. Riordan Manufacturing is a company owned by Riordan Industries. “Riordan Manufacturing currently employs 550 people, and has manufacturing plants in Albany, Georgia, Pontiac, Michigan, and Hangzhou, China, and Corporate Headquarters in San Jose, California” (Apollo Group, Inc., 2006). They have taken the lead for the past 20 years in their design of products such as plastic bottles, fans, heart valves, and medical stents. As the company has expanded over the past few years, their business systems have expanded as well. This review analysis will identify existing system and subsystems for Riordan Manufacturing, Inc., and provide recommended system solution software, hardware and applications to improve current business processes and standards. Home Page Optimization In view of Riordin’s electronic information presence, the Web site Home page displays a meaningless banner that lends the company to twentieth-century technology. It provides no Web market presence. Optimization of the Riordin Web site Home page needs to be the focal point of their business system and sub-system upgrade. Now, companies have realized that database...
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...* * * * * Benefits and Disadvantages of UNIX® or Linux® Versus Microsoft® Windows Server® Virtual Company: Riordan Kenneth Fleming, Eddy Garcia, H. RaShonda Harris, Lupita Sebastian and John Ward University of Phoenix – POS 420 Introduction to UNIX September 19, 2012 Introduction History Riordan Manufacturing is a global plastics manufacturer who employs over 500 people with projected annual earnings of $46 million. Riordan's major clientele include automotive parts manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, the Department of Defense, beverage makers and bottlers, and appliance manufacturers (Apollo Group, Inc., 2005). With manufacturing plants in Albany, Georgia, Pontiac, Michigan, and Hangzhou, China, Riordan’s e-business plays a vital role in continued growth. Riordan’s Internet site states, “Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. is an industry leader in the field of plastic injection molding. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the differences between UNIX/Linux versus Microsoft Windows. Our paper will discuss facts that cover security, administrative, networking, performance, programmability. Security Technical One of the key differences between the Unix approach to system security and the MS Windows approach is that significant security characteristics of Unix systems are a consequence of good architectural design. Modularity within the system is another example of architectural security in UNIX, but lacking in MS Windows. These...
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...Corporate Compliance Plan Paper University of Phoenix LAW/531: Business Law Group: DB12MBA01 Joseph Balistocky, JD, MFCC April 17, 2012 Workshop 6 Riordan Corporate Compliance Plan Riordan Manufacturing is a $1 billion Fortune 100 organization with approximately 550 employees specializing in plastic patient design with operations in the United States and China that realized $46 million in revenue last year. Due to concerns originating out of the company’s expansion into e-Commerce and increasing international sales, the company has decided to implement a enterprise risk management (ERM) program based on internationally recognized Committee of Sponsoring Organization of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Guidelines. The COSO design was chosen for its emphasis on defining processes that enhance an organization’s management responsibilities, legal risks and rights of employees in relation by advocating a dispute management process (University of Phoenix, 2012). Management Responsibilities At Riordan Corporation, the executive level officers also act in a fiduciary capacity with responsibility for acting in the best interest of the organization while upholding a high standard of corporate behavior. The executive level senior management of the organization along with the internal auditor level officers of the company are included in the Riordan organizational chart with clear duty responsibilities outlined in detail with corporate...
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...Service Request/ Riordan Manufacturing Brian Wilson BSA/375 October 7, 2013 Ricardo Merriwether Service Request/ Riodan Manufacturing Section One In the world today possessing the conveyance of having tools and systems that operate together throughout the organization becomes a huge benefit. Having easy access, gives the edge to companies, provides for better productivity and cost effectiveness. In order to know the criteria for a system the system requirements has to be determined. The first process in system development is requirement analysis and definition. This enables the breakdown of the functional and non-functional requirements that paints a clear framework to the system development (Rouse, 2012). Technology requirements, stakeholders, and businesses have a viable part in the process of analysis process. There are four activities involved in the analysis process, the first is elicitation activity, is the collecting of information and understanding the needs of the stakeholder and articulating high-level requirements. The analysis activity, determines clarity, and if the system is free of any contradictions, defines techniques to combat the issues. Specification activity is where the behavior of a system is a developing stage. Then there is the validation activity that involves sessions with users, stakeholders, and other experts to help to wing out issues and conflicting requirements before the projects moves to development (Johannesson & Perjons, 2013)...
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...Website Redesign and Prototype WEB/240 November 14, 2013 Website Redesign and Prototype Riordan Manufacturing wants to redesign the organization’s website. According to Apollo Group, Inc (2013), Riordan Manufacturing Inc. is a “global plastic manufacturing company owned and operated by Riordan Industries, a Fortune 1000 enterprise.” The organization produces plastic beverage containers at its Albany, Georgia, plant; custom plastic parts in Pontiac, Michigan; plastic fan parts in Hangzhou, China. The San Jose, California, headquarters are also home to the company's research and development. Riordin Manufacturing would like to expand and improve the quality of the organization’s website. The design of Riordan Manufacturing Inc.’s website is an admirable first stage of a purposeful website. There are improvements that are necessary for the website to be successful. Some of the improvements consist of the online features and resources that the company already has incorporated in the website. After carefully evaluating and improving the website, Riordin Manufacturing will have a purposeful website. Website Evaluation Riordan Manufacturing Inc. aims to generate and improve the online business by directing more traffic to her website. The main purpose for this website is to keep the customers, suppliers, and vendors updated with current information about their orders. This information includes the precise time that the processing facility receives the customers’ orders...
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