A new manufacturing line project is planned to be delivered in iterations for the equipment installation phase. During one of the iterations, the vendor communicates to the project manager that they will not be able to deliver some of the equipment at the agreed dates.
What should the project manager do next?
When a vendor cannot deliver equipment as agreed, the project manager should first review the procurement agreements. These agreements contain the terms and conditions, including any clauses related to delays and penalties. Understanding these details will help the project manager address the situation appropriately and determine subsequent actions such as renegotiating timelines, seeking compensation, or finding alternative vendors as a last resort.
The question is what to do next. The next thing the PM needs to do is review the procurement management plan first.
Review the procurement management plan first. It provides the guideline and direction for procured items (SOW)