Riordan Business Systems Analysis
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Riordan Business Systems Analysis
Riordan Manufacturing uses many different methods to accomplish its mission of providing service to its customers. However, to maintain its status within the corporate world, Riordan needs to make certain changes. By taking a look into the current business systems, from methods to technology, Riordan can ensure its processes function smoothly and it will be capable of being competitive down the line. To better understand the current and future configurations, analysts have compared current setups with future or recommended ones. By taking a look into standardizing all sites, improvements in information systems in the financing department, and how operations can function more smoothly, Riordan Manufacturing managers should be capable of making informed decisions on the future of their company.
Standardization of all Riordan Sites
In order for this project to be a success Riordan needs to start by upgrading all of its sites with new Windows Servers, user computers, printers, software, hubs, telephone systems, and internet connectivity to all of its sites in Pontiac, Michigan, Albany, Georgia, the China plant, and Headquarters. After doing an extensive inventory of each location the following equipment should be upgraded:
Current Configurations
Site Servers Workstations Network Printers Connection Telephone
Pontiac 2 x Pentium III Windows NT 256MB RAM 45 x Pentium I & II Windows 98 4 x Hubs 5 x Older Laserjets 1 x Fractional T1 Antiquated
Albany 2 x Pentium III Windows NT 512MB RAM 20 x Pentium I - III Windows 98 2 x Older Laserjets 1 x Fractional T1 Antiquated
China 1 x Hub 1 x Older Laserjet
HQ 1 x Hub
Future Outlook
Site Servers Workstations Network Printers Connection Telephone
All 1 x Backup & SQL Server Pentium IV Windows 2000 or Higher New Network/Duplex Laserjets Full T1 VoIP
By upgrading the Windows NT servers and adding the backup server and firewalls to the sites Riordan can secure...
Riordan Manufacturing uses many different methods to accomplish its mission of providing service to its customers. However, to maintain its status within the corporate world, Riordan needs to make certain changes. By taking a look into the current business systems, from methods to technology, Riordan can ensure its processes function smoothly and it will be capable of being competitive down the line. To better understand the current and future configurations, analysts have compared current setups with future or recommended ones. By taking a look into standardizing all sites, improvements in information systems in the financing department, and how operations can function more smoothly, Riordan Manufacturing managers should be capable of making informed decisions on the future of their company.
Standardization of all Riordan Sites
In order for this project to be a success Riordan needs to start by upgrading all of its sites with new Windows Servers, user computers, printers, software, hubs, telephone systems, and internet connectivity to all of its sites in Pontiac, Michigan, Albany, Georgia, the China plant, and Headquarters. After doing an extensive inventory of each location the following equipment should be upgraded:
Current Configurations
Site Servers Workstations Network Printers Connection Telephone
Pontiac 2 x Pentium III Windows NT 256MB RAM 45 x Pentium I & II Windows 98 4 x Hubs 5 x Older Laserjets 1 x Fractional T1 Antiquated
Albany 2 x Pentium III Windows NT 512MB RAM 20 x Pentium I - III Windows 98 2 x Older Laserjets 1 x Fractional T1 Antiquated
China 1 x Hub 1 x Older Laserjet
HQ 1 x Hub
Future Outlook
Site Servers Workstations Network Printers Connection Telephone
All 1 x Backup & SQL Server Pentium IV Windows 2000 or Higher New Network/Duplex Laserjets Full T1 VoIP
By upgrading the Windows NT servers and adding the backup server and firewalls to the sites Riordan can secure...