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?

While reviewing the WBS is important for project clarity, it does not specifically address the immediate supplier-related issues causing schedule delays. The WBS focuses on task decomposition rather than supplier performance, making it less relevant in this scenario where critical path tasks are affected.

Although reviewing the critical path with stakeholders is necessary for overall project management, it does not directly resolve the supplier issues. Stakeholders may not have the authority or capability to implement changes needed to address supplier delays, which is why direct engagement with the purchasing department is more effective.

Escalating issues to the sponsor should be considered a last resort. While the sponsor can provide high-level support, they may not be equipped to resolve specific procurement issues directly. The project manager should first seek to resolve issues through the purchasing department, which is more directly involved in supplier management.