SECTION B MEDIUM LENGTH QUESTIONS $($Task $2)$

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$2\mathrm{.}1$ ABC Manufacturing produces custom$-$designed furniture pieces. They are keen on optimizing their production process to meet customer demands effectively. Identify and explain the elements of total production time that ABC Manufacturing should consider in their optimization efforts. Provide examples for each element to illustrate your explanation $(21).$

$2\mathrm{.}2$ Imagine you are the operations manager of a small manufacturing company that produces customized furniture. Describe how you would manage each type of production inventory to ensure efficient operations and customer satisfaction. Additionally, discuss the challenges you might face and the strategies you would implement to overcome them $(9).$

$2\mathrm{.}3$ You have been appointed as the manager of a small retail store that sells electronic gadgets. One of your responsibilities is to inspect the incoming goods. Explain to your new employees why it is essential to inspect goods upon receiving them from suppliers $(6).$