Consider how Boeing's experience with supply chain issues in developing the $787$ Dreamliner highlights the importance of long$-$term contracts. Discuss how long$-$term contracts could have addressed the challenges of supply assurance and cost management that Boeing faced. $[4$ MARKS$]$ QUESTION $2$ Using the theory of supply base rationalisation and optimisation, critically evaluate Boeing's decision to adopt a mega$-$outsourcing strategy for producing the $787$ Dreamliner. In your evaluation, discuss the risks of Boeing's mega$-$outsourcing strategy by mainly focusing on how the failure to optimise the supply base affected Boeing's: $[8$ MA