A number of challenges are faced by today's global businesses.
These include, for example, the need to apply appropriate supply chain configuration strategies to improve competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
Drawing upon the case study paper "Managing New Product Development and Supply Chain Risks: The Boeing 787 Case" published in 2009 and your knowledge and publications since this date the following three questions are set:
1. Outline alternatives for configuring supply chains and the factors which inform these
2. Discuss the approach Boeing used to manage it supply chain, including its strengths and weaknesses
3. Critically review the potential limitations of outsourcing internationally