of tasks to be completed in a written form.

Task $1$

a$)$ List and describe at least THREE lean manufacturing tools commonly used in industry and indicate what context each would be applied in$.$

b$)$ Assess and present how your chosen lean manufacturing tools in Task $1($a$)$ can be used within a manufacturing process to eliminate waste.

c$)$ There are problems with producing the tins in the canned food factory; a high number of defects in the finished assembly are occurring and there are variations in finished products. List potential reasons for the defects and variations occurring and propose ONE lean tool that could be applied to improve this process. Give detailed reasons for your choice of lean tool in this particular context, explaining why you discounted others.