Identify the existing and potential sources of waste

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In the Quality Parts Company case at the end of chapter 13 ( Book: Opertaions and Supply Chain Management, 13th edition, author Jacobs and Chase) ,

a) Identify the existing and potential sources of waste in the case.

b) For one or more of the sources of waste identified in part a) write a one paragraph description of what you would do as Operations Manager to reduce or eliminate this waste.

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