Riordan Business Model Implementation Plan

Introduction Riordan Manufacturing adopts different steps and processes. Important factors required to discuss at the time of implementing business model plan. 1. Leadership 2. How to tackle problems and resolve them 3. Cultural aspects 4. Metrics 5. Affect of these factors on the plan

Process Flow steps Select location Raw materials selection Allocation and distribution of materials on particular locations Determine cycle time require for each activity

New Bottles with overcapacity Increase production capacity Reduction in cost Pyramid bottle project to estimate over-capacity of the new bottles

Leadership Skills Authoritative leadership Distinction between leaders and followers Good leaders make better decisions and plans

Metrics Determine Success On-time delivery performance metrics Calculate delivery times Track performance rates through truck, plane and/or mail freight Process and procedures reevaluation Sustain performance Ensure complete compliance by repeating the process

Impact on various factors Opportunity available in Mexico Lack of understanding about Mexico infrastructure Increased customer satisfaction Brand recognition Market share Competitive advantage

Problems And Their Solutions long-term contracts negotiations Managing the hedge strategy Do forecasting for certain risk Establish plan for uncertain risk

Factors in Organizational success Mexican cultural beliefs Role of technology in organizational success Importance of logistic strategies in e-business

Change with domestic and global trends Increasing trend of Environment friendly approach Increased outsourcing

Riordan Manufacturing Supply Chain Flow Chart

Conclusion Cycle time of each step involve in the process flow is calculated. For achieving the advantages of integrated company, suitable pricing, detailed quality control s, open business approach and innovative solutions to problems, Riordan take into consideration the affects on various factors like supply chain, competition and customer satisfaction. Riordan keeps its focus on ethical aspects of the company for increasing the company future profitability and workforce. RMI employees will become more able to achieve company goals due to more innovative and team oriented environment in organization. Riordan systems are linked with their employees and RMIs’ system for designing groups and promoting the products. Riordan is introducing new technology and information system for removing the traditional barriers between suppliers, distributers, manufacturers and customers. The start of e-business will help in vertical integration.

References Simchi- Levi, D., Kaminski, P., & Simchi-Levi, E. (2008). Designing and managing the supply chain: Concepts, strategies, and case studies (3rd ed.). Boston: McGraw- Hill/Irwin.