Running head: Problem Definition: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING Problem Definition: Riordan Manufacturing University of Phoenix Human Capital Development MBA 530 Dr. Alvin H. Steward III January 23‚ 2008 Problem Definition: Riordan Manufacturing Introduction Riordan Manufacturing is faced with an interesting but not uncommon occurrence among larger businesses. Riordan is faced with a motivation and production problem in a growing‚ global organization. Employee motivation is an issue that
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Running head: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION PLAN Riordan Manufacturing Production Plan Linda Head‚ Jamie Ingram‚ Charles Johnson and Carmelita Luhrsen University of Phoenix OPS/571 – Operations Management September 6‚ 2011 Riordan Manufacturing Production Plan Riordan Manufacturing is a global industry leader in plastic manufacturing. It is headquartered in San Jose‚ California. The company produces plastic beverage containers‚ custom plastic parts‚ and plastic fan parts. Each
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Riordan � PAGE * MERGEFORMAT �1� Riordan Manufacturing J.Enriquez‚ R.Graves‚ and G.Sweatt MGT/360 3/15/11 Vicki Bauer Abstract This paper will summarize objectives‚ targets‚ and programs identified as important for Riordan Manufacturing to improve its sustainability practices. Relevant technologies‚ strategies‚ products‚ and practices will be identified. Then‚ a cost benefit analysis will be performed on the proposed solutions. Finally‚ the three best practices that Riordan Manufacturing
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. Riordan Manufacturing Strategic Plan University of Phoenix Strategic Management MGT/498 Riordan Manufacturing Strategic Plan A world renowned plastics manufacturer employing nearly 550 workers worldwide‚ Riordan Manufacturing Co. a leader in the industry of plastic injection molding‚ has more than $1 billion in revenue. With operations based in California‚ Michigan‚ Georgia‚ and China‚ review of current resources within Riordan’s business structure reveal numerous areas in need
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Riordan Manufacturing Virtual Organization Strategic Plan Strategic planning considered one of the important factors to be considered by organizations seeking to improve business and process within the current organization scope. Riordan Manufacturing Inc. has become a global leader in the area of plastic injection molding with state-of-the-art design capabilities. Currently Riordan Manufacturing Inc. is looking to develop and implement a strategic plan for the organization to improve process‚
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A Production Plan For Riordan Manufacturing OPS/571 Operations Management A Production Plan For Riordan Riordan Manufacturing has a reputation for precision and innovation. As a Fortune 1000 enterprise‚ Riordan cannot afford to have the issues of bottlenecking affecting their production. As a result‚ a detailed analysis of the bottlenecks‚ the effects‚ and appropriate strategic planning were examined. Lean production planning was examined as was new processes. The details of the new processes
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Application of the SDLC Methodology: Riordan Manufacturing Abstract Riordan Industries is a Fortune 1000 enterprise‚ which is responsible for a successful subdivision known as Riordan Manufacturing. Riordan Manufacturing is leader in the field of plastic injection molding that specializes in the making of plastic bottles and unique plastic parts‚ fans‚ heart valves‚ and medical stents. Riordan Manufacturing can be found in various locations such as: San Jose‚ California‚ Albany‚ Georgia‚ Pontiac
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for Riordan Manufacturing Operations Management 571 (OPS571) “Riordan Manufacturing is a global plastics manufacturer employing 550 people with projected annual earnings of $46 million. The company is wholly owned by Riordan Industries‚ a Fortune 1000 enterprise with revenues in excess of $1 billion”. (University of Phoenix‚ pg.1‚ 2013) Riordan corporate headquarters is in San Jose‚ California. The company’s research and development is conducted here. A chemistry professor Dr. Riordan founded
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Human Resources for Riordan Manufacturing Being a fortune 1000 enterprise and leader in the area of plastic injection molding‚ Riordan Manufacturing‚ Inc. has gained international praise on producing new and improved plastic designs with their “state of the art design capabilities.” (Virtual Organization) Riordan Manufacturing’s facilities are located in San Jose‚ CA; Albany‚ GA; Pontiac‚ MI; and Hangzhou‚ China. Some of their products include: plastic drink containers (GA)‚ tailor-made plastic parts
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Potential Bottlenecks that Face Riordan Manufacturing: China plant operates as a decentralized unit of Riordan Manufacturing. Parts are purchased by buyers in the China Plant’s purchasing department from a local Chinese company. While this company attempts to maintain adequate quantities of electric motors in stock to meet all its order requirements‚ its on-time deliveries over the past year have averaged only 93%. Part of the China’s plant’s business is a make-to-stock operation in which the
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