Riordan Business Model Implementation Plan

IntroductionRiordan 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 stepsSelect location Raw materials selectionAllocation and distribution of materials on particular locationsDetermine cycle time require for each activity

New Bottles with overcapacity

Increase production capacityReduction in costPyramid bottle project to estimate over-capacity of the

new bottles

Leadership SkillsAuthoritative leadershipDistinction between leaders and followersGood leaders make better decisions and plans

Metrics Determine SuccessOn-time delivery performance metricsCalculate delivery timesTrack performance rates through truck, plane and/or

mail freightProcess and procedures reevaluationSustain performanceEnsure complete compliance by repeating the process

Impact on various factors

Opportunity available in MexicoLack of understanding about Mexico infrastructure Increased customer satisfactionBrand recognitionMarket shareCompetitive advantage

Problems And Their Solutions long-term contracts negotiationsManaging the hedge strategyDo 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

ConclusionCycle 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.

ReferencesSimchi- 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.