QUESTION $3(20$ Marks$)$

ABC Foods is a leading FMCG $($Fast Moving Consumer Goods$)$ company renowned for its wide range of food products, including snacks, beverages, and packaged foods. As the company expands its market reach and product offerings, it faces the challenge of optimizing its supply chain and manufacturing processes to meet growing demand efficiently. To address this challenge, ABC Foods has decided to explore outsourcing opportunities. As a competent supply chain practitioner critically discuss what these opportunities entail and their weaknesses.