The engineering team has recently asked a supply professional to join ongoing discussions about in-house production of a complex piece of machinery. A portion of the final product includes outsourced subassemblies. Of the following, where should the supply professional focus his/her efforts FIRST?

	A.	Identify suppliers able to make the subassemblies and research the degree of completion in the marketplace
	B.	Work with engineering to determine the raw materials used in the subassembly units
	C.	Determine if the engineering product design is preliminary or final
	D.	Communicate with other team members and determine their responsibilities