1. Review the flow chart for inventory and purchasing given in the case, what could be some improvements to the process? Redraw the flow chart in support of your answer.
2. Develop a root cause analysis of the inventory issues at Westa. develop a visual representation of the cause of events to aid you in your analysis. What might be some changes to improve the situation?
3. Using the inventory information given in the supplement, analyze the data. Provide a Pareto chart in your analysis. What conclusions can you make from your analysis?
4. What recommendations would you give to Ahmed in presenting his case for better inventory management to the COO, use details from the case.