Discussion 1: Put yourself in Reid's position and discuss your options for getting the needed computers. If the computers can't be obtained from COMPTEC, what other options do you have? Will the financial penalties spelled out in the contract help get this project done on time? Explain. What contingency plans should R & S have put in place earlier to aid in getting the project done on time, even with these delays from COMPTEC?
Discussion 2: Knowing this new bit of information how might your suggested decisions about what to do change?