are finding themselves looking for opportunities in the global market searching for ways to gain a competitive advantage. In this paper, team A will analyze the competitive advantage Riordan Manufacturing, Incorporated (Riordan) has in common with other companies, and estimate which competitive strategies Riordan could use to improve innovation and sustainability of business operations both in the United States and in the global market. We will also explain why we chose these competitive strategies
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RIORDAN MANUFACTURING HR SYSTEM ANALYSIS BSA/375 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ONLINE INTRODUCTION Originating in 1992 Riordan manufacturing is a worldwide leader in manufactured plastics. Founded by Dr. Riordan, a chemistry teacher, they currently operate out of four facilities: Hangzhou, Pontiac, Albany, and San Jose. They are a fortune 1000 Enterprise whose revenue exceeds 1 Billion dollars. Their major clients include: The Department Of Defense, automotive parts manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers
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Security Plan This Enterprise Security Plan (ESP) for Riordan Manufacturing employees the levels of security required to protect the network and resources utilized to communicate. It is intended purpose is to formulate a means to counterattack against security risk from potential threat. The ESP servers as a way to identify risks and to ensure a contingency plan is in place to protect the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of the Riordan organization's information technology (IT) system.
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Riordan Manufacturing LT B: Novelette Anglin, Tina Greenlee, Tyracia Johnson, Melissa Richard, Rachel Ribar, Scott Scansen HRM/319 December 5, 2011 Suzan Jackson, MA, PHR Introduction A. Initial Steps to Design HRIS for Riordan Human resources are the fit between the individual and the organization (Gallos, 2006). This means when there is a decision to use a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) or change one that is in place, there are some very critical steps that have to occur
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Plan Riordan Manufacturing does not currently have any formal management system for managing their customer information. Informally this system has been left up to each individual employee. However, the new formal system created will require employees to use one customer management system. Our aim is to apply a more formal management structure to help achieve company goals and deliver better value to the customer as well as assisting in the success of Riordan Manufacturing. With
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of Internet Applications 1 Riordan Manufacturing Use of Internet Applications CIS564.4 Use of Internet Applications Riordan Manufacturing A review of Riordan Manufacturing functional areas business needs included an in-depth analysis of several areas including Human Resources, Marketing, Accounting, and Operations. A discussion of internet application deployment concerning Operations Inventory Control is reviewed within this paper. Riordan Manufacturing employs five hundred-fifty people
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Accounting Information Systems; Riordan Manufacturing Accounting Information Systems; Riordan Manufacturing Looking at the company’s information page, you can observe almost anything that goes on within the company. With the shire size of a global company such as this one, you know that they have to use a lot of different systems just to remain profitable. Their web site states that “Riordan Manufacturing is a global plastics manufacturer employing 550 people with projected annual earnings of
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initial step is to define Riordan’s business needs and its current technical resources. Riordan’s ERP system was installed in 1992 and independent from its branch offices. This system is an integral part of the finance and accounting application. Riordan employs over 550 people and has offices located in California, Michigan, Georgia, and China. Each branch office has an independent finance and accounting system that is consolidated at the corporate headquarters in San Jose, California. A brief overview
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Current Situation Regarding F & A Systems: ◾San Jose has a license for a fully integrated Windows based ERP manufacturing, distribution and financial management software application specifically designed for plastics processors and process and assembly manufacturers. The license does not include application source code. ◾Michigan had purchased a vendor developed software application and the attendant source code for their Fd & A and process application. The vendor is no longer in business. The
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Competitive Strategies of Riordan The decision to begin, enter, or continue with a business venture has a specific amount of risk associated with the undertaking and once begun specific goals and objectives need outlining and measurement devises put in place to confirm the future success of the entity. In a simple form, a strategic plan determines where an organization is going during the year to two years, how it will get there, and if it can reach the objective desired. There is a variety
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