Riordan Manufacturing Case Study
Riordan Manufacturing BSA/500 IT Business Systems I August xx, 2013
Riordan Manufacturing was founded in 1991 by Dr. Michael Riordan, a professor of chemistry. After sensing the commercial application of several of his patented Polymer processes, Dr. Riordan started Riordan Plastics, Inc., which initially focused on research and development. In 1992, Dr. Riordan acquired venture capital and purchased a manufacturing facility. Riordan Manufacturing Inc. has since grown into a global organization that specializes in the manufacturing of molded plastic products. With revenues in excess of $1 billion, Riordan employs 550 people and has projected annual earnings of $46 million. The organization operates three separate manufacturing facilities in Albany GA, Pontiac MI, and a joint venture in Hangzhou, China providing products to the Department of Defense, automotive parts manufacturers, beverage makers, bottlers, …show more content…
This server is running a UNIX operating system with Windows client workstations. With this disparity between facilities, the accounting systems are not running as smooth as Riordan desires. Riordan would like to have a seamless environment for the accounting system users. Hardcopies and conversion-intensive data files are used to transfer data between sites. If a hardcopy of data is provided, the employee at the receiving site often must re-enter the data into his or her system. Many accounting functions are taking considerably longer to complete than they should. The audits are expensive and time-consuming to run. Remaining compliant with new government required reporting is difficult. This situation is unacceptable to the organization and a better solution is required
Riordan Manufacturing was founded in 1991 by Dr. Michael Riordan, a professor of chemistry. After sensing the commercial application of several of his patented Polymer processes, Dr. Riordan started Riordan Plastics, Inc., which initially focused on research and development. In 1992, Dr. Riordan acquired venture capital and purchased a manufacturing facility. Riordan Manufacturing Inc. has since grown into a global organization that specializes in the manufacturing of molded plastic products. With revenues in excess of $1 billion, Riordan employs 550 people and has projected annual earnings of $46 million. The organization operates three separate manufacturing facilities in Albany GA, Pontiac MI, and a joint venture in Hangzhou, China providing products to the Department of Defense, automotive parts manufacturers, beverage makers, bottlers, …show more content…
This server is running a UNIX operating system with Windows client workstations. With this disparity between facilities, the accounting systems are not running as smooth as Riordan desires. Riordan would like to have a seamless environment for the accounting system users. Hardcopies and conversion-intensive data files are used to transfer data between sites. If a hardcopy of data is provided, the employee at the receiving site often must re-enter the data into his or her system. Many accounting functions are taking considerably longer to complete than they should. The audits are expensive and time-consuming to run. Remaining compliant with new government required reporting is difficult. This situation is unacceptable to the organization and a better solution is required