Please read and answer these THREE discussions. Each discussion must be at least  THREE paragraphs Long and Each Paragraph must be at least THREE sentences.

1) Quality control and quality assurance are often used interchangeably. Explain the similarities/differences. How might you use these processes in other areas besides operations management?

Be sure to support your point of view with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.

2) "Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that they produce high-quality products. If a product fails, for whatever reason, the manufacturer should be held legally and financially accountable for the failure."

Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above. Support your point of view with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading

3) Inventory Management and the activities of Inventory Control do not make decisions or manage operations; they provide the information to Managers who make more accurate and timely decisions to manage their operations."

Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above. Support your point of view with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.