Animal testing procedures can encounter many pitfalls in the course of it’s phase just as many other testing procedures such as clinical trials. Considering in this scenario that the company is using a university located 1000 mi away since a research member has connections can be helpful but also problematic if no contingency plan is established. To further elaborate on this contingency plan, I refer to time constraints, lack of communication and shortage on specific animals availability. To prevent any delays in the animal testing phase, a good approach would be to establish a list of possible animal suppliers in the area as a backup and gather a price list to compare. Suppliers can encounter shortages based on high demand and also can vary in price due to their scarcity. By creating a backup plan, this would help in preventing delays in the phase, another issue would be the cost of shipment, the larger to supply, the longer the distance, the more expensive the shipment can be overall. This can affect the overall project budget, as a company, it is best to ensure to pay attention to expenses, it is wise to gather quotes early on for comparison.