Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Practice Test 12

Mr. Thompson is a supply chain manager for a manufacturing company. The company has been facing issues with delayed deliveries from one of its key suppliers, resulting in production delays and increased costs. Mr. Thompson decides to address this issue by evaluating the supplier's performance and discussing potential solutions. Which of the following actions should Mr. Thompson take to mitigate the supply chain disruptions caused by the supplier's delays?