Design finished early, then a vendor reports a possible delay on a deliverable due to resource shortages. The internal team asks whether they should continue on schedule. What should the project manager do?

The project manager should discuss alternative options with the team to deliver as planned because this proactive approach involves the team in problem-solving and explores solutions to mitigate the potential delay. This aligns with a project manager's responsibility to manage risks and maintain project objectives. Telling the team to proceed at a more relaxed pace is incorrect because it ignores the potential vendor delay and could lead to further schedule slips. Telling the team that some members will work for the vendor is incorrect as it's an extreme and likely impractical solution without prior negotiation or agreement, and it might not even solve the vendor's resource shortage. Discussing requiring longer hours is incorrect because it's a demotivating and unsustainable solution that can lead to burnout and decreased quality, and should only be considered as a last resort after exploring other options.