...Riordan Manufacturing Proposal University Of Phoenix CIS/319 Cornell Perry September 26, 2005 Introduction There are many compelling reasons to pursue deployment of an IT infrastructure in the business world today. Most enterprises already have a IT infrastructure in place, and are now taking the lessons they've learned from previous efforts to remedy problematic areas like data quality and infrastructure standardization. At the same time, many enterprises are also moving toward the next steps in the evolution of IT infrastructure and are adopting new technologies and approaches such as data management and computerized controls. Riordan Manufacturing would benefit tremendously by the implementation of an IT infrastructure. Currently, Riordan Manufacturing is suffering from corporate inefficiency that is detrimental to revenue and long term financial goals. An IT infrastructure would solve many of these problems. Cost savings would be realized through the reduction of duplicated efforts and service offerings across the corporation, lower maintenance support because of consistent hardware and software applications, and structured communication channels between departments and a newly formed corporate IT department (CIT). A CIO will provide technical leadership for IT related issues and Cost Centers will be created at each installation to adhere to strict purchasing guidelines. In addition, the CIO will establish Riordan Manufacturing’s online presence with...
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...Riordan Manufacturing Business Proposal CIS 207/Information Systems and Fundamentals Executive Summary Riordan Mfg. is a successful industry leader in the field of plastic injection molding and many other products. As with any successful company, your company is growing. With growth comes growing pains. In this proposal you will find a lot of detail that our team has provided to you about these key items. Let me start with the requirements for the system. Business requirements * Changing system needs from manual tracking to the digital tracking system our team has provided. * Digital tracking incorporated into your shipping department, receiving, and manufacturing. * Full system communications upgrade to include mobile and internet marketing sales. The system upgrade that we are proposing will increase productivity at an exponential rate. Being able to track your productivity digitally at your work or at home will give your company a distinct advantage of real-time marketing strategies and reports. This is important information you need to make those last minute informed decisions without fear of making the mistakes based on erroneous information. Internet and Mobile Access * Suggestions (CMS) Content Management System * Online ordering * E-Commerce Executive Summary With this system you will be able to communicate with a great deal more people and be able to push your products online which will boost your sales. With online ordering...
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...they work at the company headquarters, at one of the Riordan’s outstations, or while they are at home or on travel. A single point of access means a single point of failure, which will help the IT department resolve access issues quickly. Additionally, an online access point keeps users from directly accessing the main system database, which could result in data loss or errors created by users poking around in the main system. To sign into the system at work, users will access a link on the company intranet. There is no need for additional login, because the users are already logged into the company network, regardless of their location (Borysowich, 2010). For users outside the company network, they will need to connect to the Riordan Manufacturing network a VPN client, and then enter the system using the intranet link. This does not create any extra steps for the user, because users operating outside the company domain are used to connecting via VPN to access...
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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 company that are in need of upgrades, the remainder of this paper will also address new systems as well as sub-systems needed and present a brief summary of why these systems would be advantageous to the future of Riordan Manufacturing. Finance and Accounting Overview Riordan manufacturing employs nine basic finance and accounting subsystems globally and three additional subsystems at the San Jose, California corporate headquarters. The atmosphere of interoperability between each of Riordan’s offices (California, Georgia, Michigan, and China) is at best hostile. At present, each operating entity has its own finance and accounting system resulting in a number of inefficiencies due to company-wide systems incompatibility, a lot of which stems from the Michigan and Georgia acquisition. To better establish potential interoperability between existing subsystems, it is first necessary to define the current subsystems of each Riordan office, existing software solutions, and how these...
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...Riordan Manufacturing: Human Resources Integration Proposal Riordan Manufacturing: Human Resources Integration Proposal In service request SR-rm-004 from Riordan Manufacturing, Chief Operating Officer Hugh McCauley writes, “Analyze the HR system to integrate the existing variety of tools in use today into a single integrated application” (Apollo Group, 2007). The company wants to use a more updated approach to handling Human Resources (HR) tasks. The following document provides a detailed proposal of how to fulfill Hugh McCauley’s request. The document is presented in several sections that are outlined below. 1. Information Gathering Techniques 1.1 Keys to Successful Information Gathering 2. Project Scope 3. Feasibility 4. Application Architecture 5. Data Flow 6. System Implementation 6.1 Coding 6.2 Testing 6.3 Installation 6.4 Documentation 6.5 Training 6.6 Support 7. Conclusion Information Gathering Techniques The information gathering process should begin with an Internet search using key Phrases such as human resources information systems (HRIS), human resources software, human resources handbook, and human resources model. All of these search phrases will return many results that will provide information on HR system designs, software specifically for HR departments, and other companies’ policies and capabilities. One may also receive results reflecting ideas for HR systems that may not currently be in use, and testimonial...
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...OPS 571 WEEK 5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL A+ Graded Tutorial Available At: http://hwsoloutions.com/?product=ops-571-week-5-project-management-proposal Visit Our website: http://hwsoloutions.com/ Product Description OPS 571 Week 5 Project Management Proposal, Project Management Proposal Introduction The following proposal will describe a project proposal for Riordan Manufacturing process. Riordan is the leading industrialist of plastic products and has a customer base in the medical, automotive, aircraft, governmental, supply chain (suppliers to businesses that utilize bottles or appliances). The company has various locations in the United States and globally, with over 550 employees, and provides a range of products and services (University of Phoenix, 2013). Currently, Riordan manufacturing process is outdated and uncoordinated. Therefore, the purpose of the project plan to impose a strategic plan for data collection and reporting, exceed ISO 9000 standards, minimize costs, increase profit margin, and secure future innovations for continuous sustainability. Data Collection and Reporting The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000 provides various aspects for quality management to help meet customer’s needs (International Organization for Standardization, 2014). The restructuring tactics should consider those set provisions as well as an internal order for daily operations. In addressing the listed goals, the project team should automate and...
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...Running Head: BENEFITS AND DRIVERS PROPOSAL Benefits and Drivers Proposal Michelle Straughter, Shannon James, Andy Ledford, Dre Henderson, Jeff Koll April 8, 2014 University of Phoenix Theresa OI/361 Benefits and Drivers Proposal Team C has chosen Riordan to conduct the proposal. In this discussion, Team C will find how Riordan can benefit from a new focus on creativity and innovation. As a team of consultants we wanting to help Riordan become a more innovative organization. The proposal will identify the internal and external drivers of innovation for the organization. The proposal will describe how innovation, design, and creative thinking might benefit the organization in terms of meeting its organization objectives. Riordan is a manufacturing company that customizes designs and is also in the leading industry of plastic injection molding. The company also distributes different types of fans and precision medical devices. Riordan is a Fortune 1000 Company that employs 550 people. Innovation, design, and creative thinking are methods used by companies in order to help increase their production, increase their revenue, and establish a strong foundation for the future of the company. Innovation has an advantage over the other methods, because innovation is how companies can maintain their competitive advantage over other businesses and it has become the most important source in the competitive market. Innovation is essentially the process of creating an idea...
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...this research proposal iam going to study how Riordan manufacturing group can retain their employees. Retention of employees will give a lot of benefit to the concern: The employee retention will help a concern to get good turnover, will help to avoid interruption in service, to keep up the goodwill, to get back the efficiency etc.There are various reasons for employees to leave the organisation. If the organisation tackles the factors which are responsible for employees leaving the job they can retain their employees. Riordan manufacturing group is one of the leading plastic producing concerns in the plastic industry. The riordan manufacturing group is a sub concern of the Riordan industries. The riordan manufacturing group functions under its headquarters situated in California. The riordan group was founded in the year 2000 with a work force of 30 employees. But after that they grown from heights to heights and now they have a work force of more than 800 employees.Riordan group have a well equipped research center which helps the company to remain competitive in the industry. The riordan group supplies plastic to the aircraft companies and leading other major concerns.Riordan group have branches all over Europe and the European headquarters is at germany.The riordan group holds a major part of the European plastic industry.. (www.Riordan.com) Riordan manufacturing group is a large plastic producer in the plastic industry. In the recent years Riordan is facing problems...
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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 plan, such as the need for technology and the need of timely and shared information among departments, plants, and customers. Riordan Manufacturing has plans to achieve higher capacity ratio, cost-effective transportation, reduced levels of inventory, decreased wastage, and the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning. In this study, there will be a review of Riordan Manufacturing’s operational strategy and an addition of the topic of process design to it. “The process design includes the selection of appropriate technology, sizing the process over time, the role of inventory in the process, and locating the process” with quality management as its main focus (Chase, Jacobs, & Aquilano 2006, p. 24). A proposal for a Process Design for Riordan Manufacturing in regard to the electric fans system will be given. It will include Material Requirements Planning for the manufacturing of the electric fans, process design for production, and new supply chain taking advantage...
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...Week 1 Proposal Plan, Part I HRM/595-Human Resource Capstone Course March 5, 2011 Proposal Plan, Part I The proposal plan for Riordan Manufacturing Company is undergoing preparation. In this proposal plan are staffing-related components. Riordan is an organization with growth and increased profitability over the last few years. Employees have assisted in making the contributions. A comprehensive plan will allow additional improvements in the workplace. Accomplishing objectives effectively and implementing suggested practices for the workplace is crucial. Background and Objectives of Organization Riordan Manufacturing Company has its dealings in the manufacturing industry. Riordan produces plastic injections. The company products are from new technology and developed processes. In the global business environment, Riordan’s market share has increased and grown because of its designing capabilities. The quality measures of the company products are advanced. The objective for the company is to remain in a stable competitive position within the dynamic business environment. Improvement in the level of revenue is something the company can obtain while establishing quality products for their customers. The objective is to change its inventory management system. The company employs more than 500 employees currently while also maintaining its current revenues. This is excessive effort from employees. To maintain the current growth level, an effective...
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...New System Proposal Team B CIS/207 January 16, 2013 New System Proposal Riordan Manufacturing Company is leader in industry, and the company uses polymer materials to create solutions to customers. Dr. Riordan, a professor of chemistry founded Riordan Plastics Inc. by 1993 the company went to Riordan Plastics Inc. to Riordan Manufacturing Company and expanded the company into China. In 1991 the company supported commercial applications for his patent and the customers that use the products are the manufacturer of automotive parts, appliance manufactures, the manufactures of aircrafts, and the Department of Defense (DoD), alone with bottlers, and beverage makers (Riordan Mfg., 2012). The company’s earnings are $46 million and the total revenue excesses $1 Billion. Riordan Manufacturing Company has over 500 employees in Albany GA, Pontiac MI, and Hangzhou China (Riordan Mfg., 2012). Looking into the company’s system, there isn’t any security features established to prevent anyone from accessing information on the company’s intranet. Logins should be required to access the information within the company’s intranet and also should be monitored by the IT department. When the company expanded their operations in to Hangzhou China the fan manufacturing operation moved from Pontiac Michigan to Hangzhou China, team B need to look at the financing and accounting department systems because it was never addressed on the switch, just added more software...
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...June 5, 2010 Kenneth Collins Senior Vice President Research and Development Riordan Manufacturing One Riordan Plaza San Jose, CA 95112 Dear Mr. Collins: I understand that environmental and energy-reduction concerns have been on your priority list for some time now. With rising energy costs and a slowing economy, I commend your efforts to explore additional ways Riordan Manufacturing can implement energy-saving programs and practices. As we have discussed over the past few weeks, Lunsford Environmental, Inc. has been providing consultation services to businesses just like yours for more than 20 years. With two decades of experience, our track record of saving costs speaks for itself. Clients of Lunsford Environmental have saved more than $250 million in energy costs. With this in mind, I am pleased that Lunsford Environmental has been able to develop a proposal that, once implemented, will add Riordan Manufacturing to our list of satisfied customers. Our tailored approach will help Riordan Manufacturing implement cost-effective and energy-saving practices that will increase your profits and reduce your environmental waste. Our staff of environmental experts and manufacturing engineers is confident, as am I, that our proposal will provide the best opportunities for your company to increase efficiency and reduce costs. The business proposal we will provide to you details the steps that Lunsford Environmental will take to review your organization’s energy usage...
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...REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL MICROSOFT® OFFICE® TRAINING RIORDEN MANUFACTURING ONE RIORDEN PLAZA SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95112 14 JULY 2014 Contents Summary and Background 4 Project Goals and Description 4 Scope of Training 4 Desired Qualifications 5 RFP Submission Guidelines 5 Estimated Timeline 6 Selection Criteria 6 Budget 6 References 8 Summary and Background Riordan Manufacturing is currently accepting proposals for training on Microsoft® Office® programs. Riorden Manufacturing communicates extensively internally and externally utilizing various Microsoft® Office® programs and has determined it needs to increase the companies’ proficiency and efficiency with them. The training will enhance products, project planning and improve communications amongst peers and our current and future clients. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from various candidates, conduct a fair and extensive evaluation based on criteria listed in this RFP, and select the candidate who best represents the direction Riorden Manufacturing wishes to go. 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. Six Sigma, leading edge research and development (R&D) and exceeding International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000...
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...June 5, 2010 Kenneth Collins Senior Vice President Research and Development Riordan Manufacturing One Riordan Plaza San Jose, CA 95112 Dear Mr. Collins: I understand that environmental and energy-reduction concerns have been on your priority list for some time now. With rising energy costs and a slowing economy, I commend your efforts to explore additional ways Riordan Manufacturing can implement energy-saving programs and practices. As we have discussed over the past few weeks, Lunsford Environmental, Inc. has been providing consultation services to businesses just like yours for more than 20 years. With two decades of experience, our track record of saving costs speaks for itself. Clients of Lunsford Environmental have saved more than $250 million in energy costs. With this in mind, I am pleased that Lunsford Environmental has been able to develop a proposal that, once implemented, will add Riordan Manufacturing to our list of satisfied customers. Our tailored approach will help Riordan Manufacturing implement cost-effective and energy-saving practices that will increase your profits and reduce your environmental waste. Our staff of environmental experts and manufacturing engineers is confident, as am I, that our proposal will provide the best opportunities for your company to increase efficiency and reduce costs. The business proposal we will provide to you details the steps that Lunsford Environmental will take to review your organization’s energy...
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...Request SR-RM-001 Paper CIS207 April 5, 2012 David J. Henry 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 consultants recognized opportunities to improve key areas of the company’s systems supporting its inventory and manufacturing process. Executive Summary SHWS Consultants met with Riordan Manufacturing to discuss the details of Riordan’s inventory and manufacturing processes. Riordan believes the company should reassess and possibly upgrade its existing inventory systems. The firm’s executives agree that re-evaluating the computer systems could grow revenue and drastically reduce or eliminate the opportunities for human errors in receiving, tracking, and managing inventory. Upgrading the systems also simplifies employees’ jobs, which directly affects morale and can lead to increased productivity. During the initial meeting to clarify and set Riordan’s expectations, SHWS Consultants agreed to provide Riordan documentation indicating the business processes needing improvement and the specified business...
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