Read the brief case study $($Purchasing at Midwestern State University$)$ on pages $322-323$ of the textbook. Respond to the following questions:

How does the purchasing department of a public institution create value?

Identify few sources of waste from the brief case and connect with the seven basic types of waste $($Table $8-1).$ Suggest few lean tools and procedures that Jane can introduce into this department.

Can a supply chain ever be too lean? How would you $($as a supply chain manager$)$ manage $($balance$)$ the immediate impact of an unexpected disruption $($say the recent pandemic$)$ and also pursue the continuous improvement initiatives $($such as lean or agile or Six Sigma$)?$