The project team is experiencing schedule delays due to issues arising with suppliers. Some of the tasks are on the critical path. What should the project manager do in this situation?
A.
Discuss the critical path issues with the purchasing department.
B.
Review the critical path with the stakeholders to define next steps.
C.
Review the work breakdown structure (WBS) with the suppliers.
D.
Escalate the supplier-related issues to the sponsor for resolution.
In this situation, the project manager should B. Review the critical path with the stakeholders to define next steps. This is because the stakeholders are the ones who are ultimately affected by any changes or delays in the project. They can provide valuable input and decision-making power to help navigate the issues
The critical path is a sequence of stages determining the minimum time needed for an operation. If there are delays in tasks on the critical path, the entire project will be delayed. Given the situation described, where there are schedule delays due to supplier issues on tasks that are on the critical path, it's crucial to address these delays immediately.
Option B suggests reviewing the critical path with stakeholders to define next steps.
B. Due to the tasks being on the critical path, the PM should review the critical path to see the impact, so that it can be discussed with stakeholders to determine the next steps or risk strategy. I believe that you would only discuss with procurement once a decision is made on the way forward.
shouldn't supplier issues be taken up with the purchasing department who can then look into the contractual agreements to course-correct the situation? So Option A is more relevant
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