Process Design for Riordan Manufacturing
University of Phoenix
Operations Management – OPS/571
Abstract
This paper focuses on a process design, production forecast, and implementation of said design for Riordan Manufacturing.
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Table of Contents
Abstract 2
Title of Paper 4 Introduction 4 MRP 4-5 Process Design 5-6 Supply Chain 6 Production Forecast 7 Implementation Plan 7-8
Conclusion 9
References 10
Appendix A – Gantt Chart 11
Appendix B – Cover Letter 12
Process Design for Riordan Manufacturing This paper discusses the proposal package for Riordan, which handles each step of electric fans from inception to production. The paper also includes the material requirement-planning phase of fans being manufactured at the China Plant. An analysis of the existing production process of the Riordan electric fans provides the basic outline for designing the new process to remove bottlenecks. In addition, the production …show more content…
The categorization of product helps in ordering the right amount of parts from the concerned supplier. The improvement in measurement process is deciding factor in raising the customer satisfaction index with sufficient cost reduction, which is the primary objective of the Riordan business strategy. By effectively managing, designing, and planning supply chain activities (such as company information, materials, and services), Riordan Manufacturing will benefit. To better expedite potential/future supply chain advantages, Riordan needs to focus on all business aspects of their supply chain, not just solely based on inventory, but also product development, and/or customer service