Process Design
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Process Design for Riordan Manufacturing
Brianne Freeman
UOPX
CC09MBA01
OPS 571
February 16, 2010
Professor Gina Woullard
Date:-
Sender’s Address:-
Recipient’s Address:-
Dear CEO:
Attached please find the proposal for implementation of a new process design for Riordan Manufacturing. The two main issues that this location faces is the contracted company’s inability to exceed a 93% on time delivery average and the paper-based receiving, inventory, and shipping processes. The new process should include a faster on-time delivery system that meets and exceeds the Six Sigma standard.
An MRP system is a model investment for Riordan. Riordan can effectively manage its inventory with the MRP system and increase productivity by adjusting production schedules real-time between the Pontiac and Hangzhou facilities.
Lean production aims to cut costs by making the business more efficient and responsive to market needs. Elimination and reduction of waste will gradually and efficiently help raise earnings and profits, and the elimination of wastes and unproductive activities, tasks and behaviors in the work place will surely help the company and its personnel focus on the demands of the customer.
Please let me know your feedback. If there are any changes required or suggestions, please e-mail me XXXX@XXXX.com or call me at XXX-XXX-XXXX.
Sincerely,
Riordan Manufacturing is a global plastics manufacturer operating three domestic plants and one international plant in Hangzhou, China. The Chinese unit produces fans, fan parts as well as customized plastic parts that are shipped from the Michigan plant. The inventory process could use improved efficiency, process design, and a smoother supply chain for the manufacturing of the electric fans. The new process should include a faster on-time delivery system that meets and exceeds the Six Sigma standard. The facilities in Hangzhou, Albany, and Pontiac direct provide quality...
Brianne Freeman
UOPX
CC09MBA01
OPS 571
February 16, 2010
Professor Gina Woullard
Date:-
Sender’s Address:-
Recipient’s Address:-
Dear CEO:
Attached please find the proposal for implementation of a new process design for Riordan Manufacturing. The two main issues that this location faces is the contracted company’s inability to exceed a 93% on time delivery average and the paper-based receiving, inventory, and shipping processes. The new process should include a faster on-time delivery system that meets and exceeds the Six Sigma standard.
An MRP system is a model investment for Riordan. Riordan can effectively manage its inventory with the MRP system and increase productivity by adjusting production schedules real-time between the Pontiac and Hangzhou facilities.
Lean production aims to cut costs by making the business more efficient and responsive to market needs. Elimination and reduction of waste will gradually and efficiently help raise earnings and profits, and the elimination of wastes and unproductive activities, tasks and behaviors in the work place will surely help the company and its personnel focus on the demands of the customer.
Please let me know your feedback. If there are any changes required or suggestions, please e-mail me XXXX@XXXX.com or call me at XXX-XXX-XXXX.
Sincerely,
Riordan Manufacturing is a global plastics manufacturer operating three domestic plants and one international plant in Hangzhou, China. The Chinese unit produces fans, fan parts as well as customized plastic parts that are shipped from the Michigan plant. The inventory process could use improved efficiency, process design, and a smoother supply chain for the manufacturing of the electric fans. The new process should include a faster on-time delivery system that meets and exceeds the Six Sigma standard. The facilities in Hangzhou, Albany, and Pontiac direct provide quality...