Identifying Value-Added Activities Pomme Farms Operates an Apple Cider Press.The Production of Cider

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Identifying value-added activities
Pomme Farms operates an apple cider press.The production of cider involves the following activities:
(1. )Inspect incoming shipments of apples.
(2. )Store apples in adjacent barn until needed.
(3. )Transport apples from storage barn to the press building.
(4. )Load apples onto the conveyor leading to the press.
(5. )Run press.
(6. )Fill bottles with completed cider.
(7. )Dispose of waste from press.
(8. )Store filled bottles until sale.
Requirements:
(a. )Identify Pomme's value-added activities.
(b. )Identify any non-value added activities performed by Pomme.

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