Strategic Plan: Riordan Kevin Music, John Beard, Paul Brown, Elza Milivic MGT/498 November 11th, 2013 John Hawes University of Phoenix Strategic Plan: Riordan A strategic plan is an important part of every company that helps to keep each department focused and to ensure long-term success. Ethics and social responsibility play large roles in strategic planning because these concepts are part of the foundation for the strategy and the strategy has a long-term effect on
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Running head: RIORDAN BENCHMARKING Riordan Benchmarking Research University of Phoenix MMPBL 560 Managing in a Cross-Cultural Environment November 9, 2009 Managing across cultures is no easy task for any organization regardless of its economies of scale or long standing reputation in the market; the challenges are many, including coping with the flux of change, managing diverse groups of employees, communicating, and negotiating agreements with host countries. This paper illustrates
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Paper Riordan Manufacturing recognizes the fact that they are an industry leader in plastic injection molding and supplier of plastic medical devices. Riordan also recognizes that they are not progressing in the industry as they would like. Recognizing the need to create better value products which will increase sales is the first step in this plan for sustainability. Riordan needs to obtain new customers. In order to do this, they must predict customer needs, become familiar with global changes
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product offerings, distribution network, and customer support. We will compare different companies to Riordan Manufacturing and explain which competitive advantages they might have in common and also what competitive advantages Riordan can use to improve innovation and sustainability of business operations in the United States and in the Global Market. Riordans Competitive Strategies Riordan use similar tracking systems as the other companies that were evaluated in week three. They track their
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|using an environmental scan. | | | | |Determine what competitive advantages each company has and what strategies each company is | | | | |using. | | | | |
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Riordan Manufacturing Strategic Plan Executive Summary Riordan Manufacturing Incorporated has seen success over the last few years. At Riordan, staying profitable has not been an issue. To stay competitive within their industry the organization wants to promote growth, but because of a performance gap, which is preventing Riordan from achieving more revenue and accomplishing specific monetary goals by 2013, this new strategic plan in developed. Team B recognizes the dilemma, found an objective
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Riordan Problem Solution Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing The objective of this paper is to exhibit an organized approach using the 9-step Problem-Solving Approach to provide Riordan Manufacturing with legitimate solutions to challenges presented. In addition, the paper identifies opportunities and issues, defines the problem, and develops a set of alternative solutions
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Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing The objective of this paper is to exhibit an organized approach using the 9-step Problem-Solving Approach to provide Riordan Manufacturing with legitimate solutions to challenges presented. In addition, the paper identifies opportunities and issues, defines the problem, and develops a set of alternative solutions. In conclusion
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Gap Analysis: Riordan Manufacturing University of Phoenix Human Capital Development MBA 530 Mar 18, 2007 Gap Analysis: Riordan Manufacturing This analysis looks at situations, challenging issues and opportunities facing Riordan Manufacturing, a global plastics maker headquartered in San Jose, California. Through this analysis, problems will be identified that Riordan Manufacturing would have to resolve in order to be successful. By resolving their problems and realizing their opportunities
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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
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