What is the problem?

In 2005, when the Riordan Manufacturing Economic Forecast was released, the information technology infrastructure was an assorted collection of mismatched mainframes, minicomputers and microcomputers, software systems, and retail products. The technology infrastructure was too complex and expensive to introduce new technology and operate and maintain the various business lines and other infrastructure components. In addition, conducting business in various departments means the use of paper and pencil to communicate changes in policies, inventory, and other vital organizational data. This infrastructure had been managed slowly and the infrastructure tied to a specific application rather than managed as a whole with a defined set of technical standards. To increase its...