Process Design for Riordan Manufacturing The Riordan Manufacturing plant in Hangzhou, China operates its manufacturing unit to prepare the electric fan to provide the worldwide supply based on the production forecast sales extrapolated using the theory of moving averages for last three years. This paper includes an analysis of the material requirement planning, existing process design, application of supply-chain concepts including any available global opportunities. Additionally, this paper
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Production Plan for Riordan Manufacturing Falon McCoy, Jennifer Smith, and Maria Utting OPS/571 July 31, 2012 Robin Aoks Production Plan for Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing is a global company that uses plastics injection moldings for the production of plastic fan parts, and plastic beverage containers. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Riordan factories also exist in Georgia, Michigan, and Hangzhou, China. The fortune 500 company has approximately 550 employees and projected
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Operations Management Supply Chain Design Paper Supply Chain Strategy, Riordan Industries Supply chains are adapting and upgrading to new technologies around the world. Supply chain management and strategies will be discussed to new hires in Hangzhou, China. Riordan Manufacturing can use the supply chain management theory to help each function in the supply chain connect and become more efficient. Riordan Manufacturing plans to use a competitive strategy and “go green.” Riordan’s customer fulfillment
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Running head: Process Design for Riordan Manufacturing Process Design for Riordan Manufacturing Abstract This paper suggests a new process design for Riordan Manufacturing. This design concentrates on the major phases pertaining to the manufacturing of Riordan electric fans, from start to finish. This design incorporates a supply chain for the electric fans, while taking advantage of global openings in which Riordan Manufacturing can implement. Additional analysis of the present process
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OPS/571 Riordan Manufacturing is one of the largest plastics manufacturers in the world. Riordan’s mission statement states that it’s focus is to “Six Sigma, leading edge R&D and exceeding ISO standards” (Riordan Mfg. Internet, home page, 2014). Riordan’s fan manufacturing operation is located in Hangzhou, China. Team D will evaluate the Riordan’s fan manufacturing supply chain design and perform a comprehensive evaluation of the operational effectiveness of the supply chain. Manufacturing Strategy
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Process Design for Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing is a “wholly owned subsidiary of Riordan Industries, a Fortune 1000 company” with a projected income of $46 million and around 550 employees (University of Phoenix, 2013). Riordan Manufacturing is a global manufacturer in the plastics industry, including fans, medical devices, and bottles. Riordan Manufacturing strives to meet the increasing customer demands for plastics. The company recently identified some issues with its current production
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Riordan Manufacturing’s Supply Chain Design OPS/571 August 3, 2015 Riordan Manufacturing’s Supply Chain Design Introduction A company’s supply chain design is crucial in helping to understand what the key activities and drivers are to the results produced which includes operational results, sales results, and financial results. An efficient supply chain will help a company to both efficiently and effectively produce a quality product to meet and satisfy customer demand. The key aspect involved
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for Riordan Manufacturing Barbara Back Tasheia Pelham Ellison Jennifer Perrone Cheri Reed Andreas Tsircou OPS/571 February 13, 2012 William E. Mahoney February 13, 2012 Dear Riordan Manufacturing Management Team, Learning Team C has completed the analysis of Riordan Manufacturing’s electric fan design process and has developed a proposal outlining the changes that need to be implemented. The team is proposing to focus on total quality management (TQM); this will allow Riordan to
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Advantages Paper Lisa Agnew, Heidi Lankford, Renae Pace, Courtney Ray Strategic Supply Chain Management ISCOM 370 Adrian Crystal Martin January 31, 2010 University of Phoenix Online Riordan Manufacturing Supply Chain Riordan Manufacturing is a worldwide manufacturer of plastics. The organization employs 550 people and has projected annual earnings of $46 million. The company’s products include plastic fans and fan parts produced at its facilities in Hangzhou, China and custom plastic
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Riordan Manufacturing: Supply Chain Design Paper Riordan Manufacturing, a leading global manufacturer of plastic containers, parts, and fan parts, is wholly owned by Riordan Industries, Inc. Riordan’s fan manufacturing plant was purchased in 1992 when it was located in Michigan. In 2000, the company moved its fan manufacturing operation to China where it now resides. Riordan schedules manufacturing of fan parts based on forecasted production needs using an averaged three year sales history
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