Reviewthe Riordan Manufacturing Virtual Organization.
Writea paper of no more than 1,400-words that includes the following:
- DetermineRiordan’s manufacturing strategy (chase, level, or combination) and explain its benefits
- Createa process flow diagram for the electric fan supply chain
- Selecttwo metrics to evaluate performance of the electric fan supply chain
- Describethe supplier relationship and the effects on the supply chain. As part of this consider the following:
- Type of relationship
- Supplier location, size of company, and financial stability
- Metrics used to measure supplier performance (on-time delivery, defects, etc)
- Supplier improvement strategies
- Describehow lean production principles may be used to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the electric fan supply chain process
- Selecta business forecasting technique (qualitative or quantitative) for the electric fans and describe the forecasting process to be used at Riordan
- Createa sales forecast for electric fans using selected techniques
- DevelopAggregate Production Plan, Master Schedule, and Materials Requirement Plans for electric fans based off the sales forecast. Be sure to include the following:
- The determination of inventory requirements of the electric fans component parts and finished goods
- The selection of an appropriate inventory system (fixed order quantity, two bin method, etc.) to meet inventory requirements
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Begin working on the Week Six assignment. In Week Six, you propose and implement new process design and supply chain processes for the manufacturing of Riordan’s electric fans
