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Write a 3,500- to
4,200-word paper in which you address and complete the following three phases:
·
Phase
1: Using the Learning Team business model implementation plan, design a
detailed supply chain process flow diagram for Riordan. The process flow
diagram must be accompanied by a 1-page explanation of the flow, which
includes:
· Estimate the
cycle times of each step in the process flow.
· Estimate over-capacity
of the new bottles.
· What type of
leadership skills—authoritative or participatory—need to be employed to
successfully implement the plan? Provide examples of a leader’s behavior given
the style chosen.
· Determine the
appropriate metrics to utilize to determine success.
·
Phase
2: Several months have passed since the implementation of the new bottle
production. Riordan Manufacturing has found that demand is increasing on this
new bottle, and their domestic plastic molding facility is limited by capacity.
They have just purchased a plastic molding plant in Hermasillo, Mexico. Your
team has been instructed by the CEO to manufacture the new bottles in that
plant.
· The customer has
advised that they want this product delivered to Howard Beach, NY, and
Vancouver, BC.
· Explain how this
change will affect your supply chain, customer satisfaction, and competition.
· Diagnose any
problems and opportunities for improvement in the supply chain, given this
change. Your diagnosis must include the following criteria:
· Identify any
necessary changes for the new facility and the new customer destination.
· Solution to the
change or problem
· Ethical
considerations
· Technology
considerations
· E-business
considerations
· Provide examples
of additional leadership skills that need to be employed to successfully
implement this change.
· Identify metrics
to measure the effectiveness of this change on the supply chain. Will the
existing metrics apply? Provide examples.
· Explain the
importance of the chosen metrics.
· How do these
measurements help ensure competitive advantage? What actions would be taken
based on an undesirable metric?
·
Phase
3: Forecast the trends that could affect Riordan Manufacturing’s supply chain
design, both domestically and internationally. Consider strategic and tactical
trends. What effect would these trends have on the company’s future supply
chain changes?
Format
your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
