Project Management, Sixth Edition

CHAPTER14

Getting Supplies, Equipment, and More

In This Chapter

• Establishing exactly what you need beyond people
• Getting bids from outside vendors, contractors, and suppliers
• Working effectively with the procurement department
• Final steps for procurement

After you have defined the tasks, established a basic network diagram, and selected the team members, you must create a list of additional resources you’ll need for your project. You have also determined your project schedule and budget, so you are ready to begin the process of procuring those additional items, which is the focus of this chapter.

The Additional Resources You Need

As you figure ...