ExpertPMP · Question 42 · Task 11: Plan and manage procurement
A project manager is working on a complex integration project with multiple external vendors. One vendor consistently delivers components late, causing delays in integration testing and impacting the critical path. The vendor cites resource constraints as the reason for delays. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A project manager is working on a complex integration project with multiple external vendors. One vendor consistently delivers components late, causing delays in integration testing and impacting the critical path. The vendor cites resource constraints as the reason for delays. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Work with the vendor to understand their constraints and explore solutions that could improve delivery performance
Implement penalty clauses in the contract to incentivize on-time delivery
Find alternative vendors to reduce dependency on the problematic vendor
Adjust the project schedule to accommodate the vendor's delivery patterns
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