Montclair Paper Mill
Montclair Paper Mill The "Deep Color" Grades
Overview of the Company
The Montclair Paper Mill, opened since 1892, is the oldest and smallest of the ten mills owned and operated by General Paper Company. Three months ago Tim Winton became the manager of the mill. Mr. Winton faced many challenges due to the legacy of previous leaders' lack of management skills. While preceding managers did not focus on external business opportunities, Winton is determined to consider a broader perspective when dealing with each customer. He believes that insight into the existing value chain will expand his knowledge and understanding of today's business operations. The acquired facts will allow him to make executive decisions that will enable the company to forge a promising and profitable future.
1. What can the mill do about this "problem"?
Montclair faces many obstacles in solving the company's current business status. The first hurdle in re-energizing the company is to boost employee morale. Current morale is low due to departments "passing the blame" on to anyone but their own department. Montclair needs to create a more team-oriented atmosphere in order to increase employee morale. One way to establish teamwork is to empower employees by encouraging company involvement. The following options or a combination thereof will enable the company to sustain their position as a viable player in the paper industry:
Option #1: They could use a higher percentage of "green" scrap.
Reduces dye costs
More cost efficient
Option #2: Streamline Distribution Center operations.
Eliminate inventory at the merchant, essentially eliminating the "middle man"
Reduces cost to customers
Encourages customer satisfaction
Option #3: Modify existing manufacturing procedures, by alternating production schedules.
Eliminate waste
Promotes time efficiency
Will solidify our competitive advantage in the "premium paper" niche
Option #4:
Overview of the Company
The Montclair Paper Mill, opened since 1892, is the oldest and smallest of the ten mills owned and operated by General Paper Company. Three months ago Tim Winton became the manager of the mill. Mr. Winton faced many challenges due to the legacy of previous leaders' lack of management skills. While preceding managers did not focus on external business opportunities, Winton is determined to consider a broader perspective when dealing with each customer. He believes that insight into the existing value chain will expand his knowledge and understanding of today's business operations. The acquired facts will allow him to make executive decisions that will enable the company to forge a promising and profitable future.
1. What can the mill do about this "problem"?
Montclair faces many obstacles in solving the company's current business status. The first hurdle in re-energizing the company is to boost employee morale. Current morale is low due to departments "passing the blame" on to anyone but their own department. Montclair needs to create a more team-oriented atmosphere in order to increase employee morale. One way to establish teamwork is to empower employees by encouraging company involvement. The following options or a combination thereof will enable the company to sustain their position as a viable player in the paper industry:
Option #1: They could use a higher percentage of "green" scrap.
Reduces dye costs
More cost efficient
Option #2: Streamline Distribution Center operations.
Eliminate inventory at the merchant, essentially eliminating the "middle man"
Reduces cost to customers
Encourages customer satisfaction
Option #3: Modify existing manufacturing procedures, by alternating production schedules.
Eliminate waste
Promotes time efficiency
Will solidify our competitive advantage in the "premium paper" niche
Option #4: