Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing

Table of Contents

PROBLEM SOLUTION: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING 3

SITUATION ANALYSIS 3

ISSUE AND OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION 3

STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES/ETHICAL DILEMMAS 6

PROBLEM STATEMENT 9

END-STATE VISION 9

ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS 10

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS 12

RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION TECHNIQUES 13

OPTIMAL SOLUTION 14

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 15

EVALUATION OF RESULTS 17

CONCLUSION 18

REFERENCES 20

Riordan Manufacturing is a successful organization looking to improve overall performance and position the company for future growth. The organization was initially founded in 1991 and has seen significant growth since its inception. Today Riordan Manufacturing is a global competitor in the plastics market with over 550 employees. Projected earnings exceed $46 million with a heavy focus in plastic beverage bottles, custom plastic parts, and plastic fan parts.

The following review will analyze various issues impacting the organizations operations. Identified issues will be used to determine business opportunities while connecting improvements to key human resource management concepts. Key stakeholders in the organization will be identified along with the establishment of strategic end-state goals that will help guide improvements at Riordan Manufacturing. Major gaps in Riordan Manufacturing’s process will be analyzed using a standard gap analysis approach with accompanied alternative solutions that have a long-term focus. An optimal solution will be identified along with an implementation plan with meaningful end-state goals that support the vision of the organization.

Situation Analysis

Issue and Opportunity Identification

Riordan Manufacturing has developed various processes and procedures to manage the business. The organization maintains a heavy focus on research and development with a strong sales force to help distribute the various products. Manufacturing plants are situated in Pontiac, Michigan; Albany, Georgia; and Hangzhou, China with the