Introduction
"Riordan Manufacturing is an industrial leader in the field of plastic injection molding. With state-of-the art design capabilities, Riordan creates innovative plastic designs that have earned international acclaim. Attention to detail, extreme precision, and enthusiastic quality controls are the hallmarks of Riordan Manufacturing. With facilities in San Jose, California, Albany, Georgia, Pontiac, Michigan, and Hangzhou, China, Riordan has the capacity to fulfill one's unique needs. Riordan supplies their products to major buyers such as automotive parts manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, the Department of Defense, beverage makers and bottlers, and appliance manufacturers. Riordan Manufacturing is entirely owned by Riordan Industries, a Fortune 1000 Enterprise," (Apollo Group, 2006). Description of Request
Riordan Manufacturing is requesting system changes that will improve their inventory and manufacturing processes. We will use the System Development Life Cycle process, as we go through the recommendation, through the implementation phases. We will also explore several options to automate the inventory process to a just in time system in an effort to reduce the amount of working capitol needed for inventory.
Riordan Mansion, Flagstaff
Riordan Mansion, Flagstaff
Riordan Mansion, FlagstaffAreas of Improvement
Several areas need to be improved at Riordan Manufacturing. The slow consolidation of operational processes has become a financial threat to Riorden Manufacturing. The current situation of the financial and accounting systems, between the divisions in Michigan and Georgia, has increased labor to process information. Each division lacks modern technology and operational packages that is needed to run a high efficient corporation. Government documents of consolidated reports are delivered late due to the delay in the reporting system. To make this process of consolidating easier, the company should select a new system that will be used by all the offices as well as plan for the purchase of new equipment to run the application.
Unfortunately, Riordan Manufacturing has failed to implement significant upgrades within...