Which action should the project manager take?

A supplier was supposed to mobilize a government-issued, licensed piece of equipment two days ago, but did not. The procurement manager was informed that the supplier failed to check the validity of the license, which expired last week. The supplier had already submitted an application to the authorities, but it generally takes one to three weeks to process the application, which will affect the critical path.

Which action should the project manager take?
A . Update the project team on the delay so that resources can be utilized elsewhere.
B . Analyze the schedule and look for fast tracking and crashing alternatives.
C . Review the terms of the contract in order to determine next steps.
D . Update the lessons learned register to serve as an input for future material transactions.

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Answer: D