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Determine Riordan's manufacturing strategy (chase, level, or combination) and explain its benefits

Create a process flow diagram for the electric fan supply chain

Select two metrics to evaluate performance of the electric fan supply chain

Describe the 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.

Describe how lean production principles may be used to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the electric fan supply chain process.

Select a business forecasting technique (qualitative or quantitative) for the electric fans and describe the forecasting process to be used at Riordan.

Create a sales forecast for electric fans using selected techniques.

Develop Aggregate Production Plan, Master Schedule, and Materials Requirement.