A well-monitored supply chain is any business’s key to productivity and profit. But each link in that chain is its own entity, subject to its own ups, downs, and business realities. If one
falters, every other link and the entire chain becomes vulnerable.
Kildow’s book identifies the different phases of business continuity program development and maintenance, including:
- Recognizing and mitigating potential threats, risks, and hazards
- Evaluating and selecting suppliers, contractors, and service providers
- Developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining business continuity plans
- Following globally accepted best practices
- Analyzing the potential business impact of supply chain disruptions
Filled with powerful assessment tools, detailed disaster-preparedness checklists and scenarios, and instructive case studies in supply chain reliability, A Supply Chain Managment Guide to Business Continuity is a crucial resource in the long-term stability of any business.
A Supply Chain Management Guide to Business Continuity| Betty A. KILDOW (Author)| AMACOM
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1. Business Continuity Basics
What Business Continuity Is . . . and Is Not, The Value of Business Continuity Planning, A Historical Perspective, Business Continuity Planning: A New Responsibility, Some Additional Key Terms, Going Forward.
Chapter 2. The Business Continuity Program: Who Owns It, What Drives It?
Managing Risk, “Who’s in Charge, Who’s Responsible?”, “What Drives the Need for a Business Continuity Program?”, Business Continuity and Risk Management: Similarities and Differences, Rules, Regulations, Requirements, Guidelines, and Implications, A Business Continuity Plan vs. A Business Continuity Program, Going Forward.
Chapter 3. Business Continuity Best Practices
Developing a Business Continuity Program, The Business Continuity Planning Process, Hazard Assessment, Business Impact Analysis, Strategy Development, Plan Development, Program Testing and Implementation, Avoiding Business Continuity Silos, A Holistic Approach to Risk Management, Going Forward.
Chapter 4. The Organization, the Supply Chain, and Business Continuity
Enterprise-Wide Disaster Readiness, Incorporating the Supply Chain in Business Continuity Planning: An Integrated Approach, Assessing Current Preparedness, Going Forward.
Chapter 5. Risk Identifi cation and Hazard Assessment
The Changing Face of Supply Chain Risks, Identifying Supply Chain Risks, Mapping the Supply Chain, Avoiding Inherited Risks, Applying the Hazard Assessment to Develop a Mitigation Program, Creating a Solid Foundation for Business Continuity Planning, Going Forward.
Chapter 6. The Business Impact Analysis
The BIA: The Foundation of Business Continuity Planning, Conducting the Business Impact Analysis, Identifying and Prioritizing Critical Elements of the Supply Chain, The Business Impact Analysis Report, Going Forward.
Chapter 7. Supply Chain Business Continuity Strategies
Devising Strategies for Managing Risks, Developing Strategy Options, Identifying Critical Suppliers, Examining Outsourcing Options, Addressing Transportation Concerns, The Role of Purchasing and Procurement in Continuity Planning, Supplier Selection, Contracting with Suppliers, Supplier Monitoring, Ensuring Continuity Support in Procurement, Partnering with Suppliers, Disaster Recovery: IT Support of the Supply Chain, Considering the Human Factor of Business Continuity Planning, The Importance of Disaster Communications, Going Forward.
Chapter 8. Business Continuity Plan Documents
The Purpose of Business Continuity Plans, Developing the Plan, Avoiding Plan Gaps, Reviews and Updates, A Sample Basic Plan, Going Forward.
Chapter 9. Testing and Maintaining Business Continuity Plans
Training, Exercises, and Tests: The Key to Workable Plans, Plan Reviews and Maintenance, Going Forward.
Chapter 10. Business Continuity Standards, Regulations, and Requirements
Regulations, Planning Guidelines, and Standards, Personal Certification, Going Forward.
Appendix A Business Continuity Planning Assessment Questionnaire
Appendix B General and Supply Chain–Specific Hazards
Appendix C Pandemic Planning
Appendix D The Business Continuity Team
Appendix E Continuity Plan Samples
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