... an end-state vision will be formulated after an assessment of the stakeholders' perspective. Finally, a gap analysis will be conducted by comparing the current situation of Riordan manufacturing to the end-state vision. Situation Analysis Issue and Opportunity Identification Riordan Manufacturing is the industry leader in the field of plastic injection molding and using polymer materials to provide solutions to customer's challenges. With over 550 employees, the production of the organization is divided among three plants: plastic beverage containers in Albany, Georgia; custom plastic parts in Pontiac, Michigan; and plastic fan parts in Hangzhou, China. Research and development is conducted at corporate headquarters in San Jose, California. Riordan's major customers are automotive parts manufactures, aircraft manufactures, the department of defense, beverage makers and bottles, and appliance manufactures. Declining sales and uneven profits has forced the company to change the way it manufactures and markets its products. To help increase sales and profit, Riordan Manufacturing ...

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