Case Study: Riordan Manufacturing
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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 should implement will be identified.
Riordan Manufacturing
Riordan Manufacturing would like to employ sustainability initiatives. Because finances are important to the success of not just the company, but the durability of each initiative, it is important …show more content…
Adhesives have diverse uses in all of Riordan facilities. Current adhesive materials are chemical based and lessen air quality through their fumes. According to Savitz and Weber (2006), "Air pollution poses a cost to the environment, but so long as companies pollute within their legal limits, society bears the costs (smog, childhood asthma, and adult lung diseases), and the companies and their shareholders enjoy the profits" (p. 101).
The suggested solution to the pollution caused by current adhesive material is to replace it with organic water-based adhesives. It is also suggested that the current application methods of applying adhesive materials be re-evaluated to reduce the amount used and minimize costs. Rolando (2010) suggested that using less adhesive, either through a superior product technology or an improved manufacturing technique, will prove beneficial for the environment. Rolando also mentioned that the adhesive industry is ahead of the green curve in terms of recyclability, environmental impact, and reducing volatile organic compounds. Roland concluded by stating "Adhesives have the capacity to far outreach the surfaces to which they are bonding. Therefore, a small 5% cutback in the amount can be easily attained" (Rolando, 2010, …show more content…
Combinations such as volatile organic compounds that are used from industrial locations that use or manufacture such chemicals, promote an issue when solvents aren 't properly disposed after use. Many companies are confronted with this issue of dealing with solvents. Riordan has confronted their issue by bringing in a third party to clean such solvents for reuse. With the implementation of a third party that will recycle and remove excessive solvent from entering any draining system, "green machines" (Whittaker, 2005). Green machines known as solvent recycling machines recover and clean solvents for reuse, "protecting workers from exposure to solvents and generating savings for operators by reducing the loss of solvent through evaporation" (Whittaker, 2005). With bringing in a third party to remove solvent waste, Riordan can look forward in creating an eco friendly environment both working and outside of
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 should implement will be identified.
Riordan Manufacturing
Riordan Manufacturing would like to employ sustainability initiatives. Because finances are important to the success of not just the company, but the durability of each initiative, it is important …show more content…
Adhesives have diverse uses in all of Riordan facilities. Current adhesive materials are chemical based and lessen air quality through their fumes. According to Savitz and Weber (2006), "Air pollution poses a cost to the environment, but so long as companies pollute within their legal limits, society bears the costs (smog, childhood asthma, and adult lung diseases), and the companies and their shareholders enjoy the profits" (p. 101).
The suggested solution to the pollution caused by current adhesive material is to replace it with organic water-based adhesives. It is also suggested that the current application methods of applying adhesive materials be re-evaluated to reduce the amount used and minimize costs. Rolando (2010) suggested that using less adhesive, either through a superior product technology or an improved manufacturing technique, will prove beneficial for the environment. Rolando also mentioned that the adhesive industry is ahead of the green curve in terms of recyclability, environmental impact, and reducing volatile organic compounds. Roland concluded by stating "Adhesives have the capacity to far outreach the surfaces to which they are bonding. Therefore, a small 5% cutback in the amount can be easily attained" (Rolando, 2010, …show more content…
Combinations such as volatile organic compounds that are used from industrial locations that use or manufacture such chemicals, promote an issue when solvents aren 't properly disposed after use. Many companies are confronted with this issue of dealing with solvents. Riordan has confronted their issue by bringing in a third party to clean such solvents for reuse. With the implementation of a third party that will recycle and remove excessive solvent from entering any draining system, "green machines" (Whittaker, 2005). Green machines known as solvent recycling machines recover and clean solvents for reuse, "protecting workers from exposure to solvents and generating savings for operators by reducing the loss of solvent through evaporation" (Whittaker, 2005). With bringing in a third party to remove solvent waste, Riordan can look forward in creating an eco friendly environment both working and outside of