A project manager is selecting a supplier for a critical project that demands extensive resources and significant upfront investment from the vendor. The supplier must have the infrastructure to deliver large volumes within strict deadlines and the financial stability to manage substantial expenditures at the project's start. Which evaluation technique would BEST help the project manager determine the supplier's ability to fulfill these requirements?
Evaluate the supplier's operational and financial capabilities
Analyze the supplier's technical methodology
Conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the supplier's proposal
Contact the supplier's previous clients for references
Evaluating the supplier's operational and financial capabilities is the best technique to determine if the supplier can meet the project's resource-intensive demands and handle significant upfront costs. By assessing operational capabilities, the project manager ensures the supplier has the necessary infrastructure, equipment, and workforce to deliver the required volumes on time. Evaluating financial capabilities verifies that the supplier has the financial stability to manage substantial expenditures without jeopardizing the project. While analyzing technical methodology and contacting previous clients for references provide valuable insights, they do not directly evaluate the supplier's capacity to meet the specific operational and financial demands of the project. Conducting a cost-benefit analysis compares costs and benefits but does not assess the supplier's ability to fulfill the project's requirements.
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