The case deals about the quality issues of the products in a firm. There were numerous complaints regarding the product that includes missing label, spill or mixed, under-filled, unacceptable taste, and improperly sealed. Person A has to investigate about the issues. The sample data collected from inspecting 8 frozen dinners are as follows: To determine: The recommendations to be made to the manager by Person A.

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The case deals about the quality issues of the products in a firm. There were numerous complaints regarding the product that includes missing label, spill or mixed, under-filled, unacceptable taste, and improperly sealed. Person A has to investigate about the issues. The sample data collected from inspecting 8 frozen dinners are as follows:

To determine: The recommendations to be made to the manager by Person A.

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