Introduction Riordan Manufacturing, a Fortune 1000 enterprise wholly owned by Riordan Industries, uses its 550 employees to manage plastics products globally. In 1991, Dr. Riordan, a professor in chemistry, started Riordan Plastics to support the commercial applications for his patent. One year later the company was expanded to include a fan manufacturing plant in Pontiac, MI, and the name was changed to Riordan Manufacturing. An additional expansion in 1993 added a plastic beverage container
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Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. (Riordan) is an innovative and evolving company that seeks to continue its impressive growth sense the inception of the company. As Riordan continues to grow and adapt to an ever changing economic environment, it must be careful not to be a victim of its own success. Having established plants in various states, and even one in China, Riordan must be aware of the legal ramifications of its decisions. Neglecting to understand the legal process of its actions has the potential
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technology will lead to the down fall of even the largest corporate empire. Riodan Manufacturing is one of these companies. Riodan is an international company with locations in Georgia, Michigan, and Hangzhou, China. Having locations spread across the globe poses a challenge for the companies Information Technology Department. Having a good understanding of the company’s size and needs, the IT department helps ensure the company’s overall success. Riordan Manufacturing employs over 550 people, and has annual
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Riordan Manufacturing Business System Proposal Paul Belanger, Aaron Ledger, Dacia Faulk, Ian Westerfield, Jennifer Gallaway University of Phoenix Introduction Being the industry leader in polymer materials and per our mission statement, Riordan Manufacturing must remain in step with industry trends. In order to effectively attain this objective, we must acclimatize, embrace, and take advantage of new and innovative technologies. In addition to identifying existing systems employed within the
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Riordan Virtual Organization The Riordan Manufacturing Organization has recently redesigned its operational format. These changes will now be in need of new operational processes. It has been the charge of this work group to have an open discussion on the possible new design plans for this company and the pros and cons of each of these new options. San Jose has a license for a fully integrated Windows based ERP manufacturing, distribution and financial management software application
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Service Request SR-RM-001 Riordan Manufacturing Company presents itself as a solutions provider of polymer materials. As with any large organization, oftentimes business executives seek the consult of external subject matter experts to help companies operate more efficiently. Riordan recently solicited the SHWS Consulting Group and its constituents to review Riordan’s current inventory and manufacturing systems and processes. After spending several weeks with Riordan and visiting each site, the
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UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX MGT311 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WK 3 EMPLOYEE PORTFOLIO: MOTIVATION PLAN SUBMITTED BY: Becky Grazier DATE: November 24, 2014 Employee Portfolio: Motivation Action Plan STEP 1: WORKSHEET Using the remainder of our text, determine the motivational strategy or strategies that would likely be most appropriate for each of your three employees, based on their individual characteristics. Indicate how you would use their employee evaluations to motivate each of the
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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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Executive Summary To maintain the Six Sigma status it is recommended 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
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