Articles
The Emergency Response Paradox
May 4, 2011 11:55 am | by Mike Jennings Director of Disaster Readiness | CommentsHow can something so important still be in a state of flux?
Supply Chain Resilience: What Needs to Change?
May 4, 2011 11:24 am | by Luke Simpson Editor, Continuity Insights | CommentsDuring the Continuity Insights 2011 Management Conference, CI asked industry experts about how the recent events in Japan would affect the way organizations approach business continuity and supply chain resilience.
Japan: BCP Meets OMG!
May 4, 2011 11:15 am | by Buffy Rojas Editor-in-Chief | CommentsOn March 11, 2011, a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the northeastern coast of Japan; resulting tsunami waves hit the coast just minutes later. The tag-team tragedy has left much of Northeastern Japan extensively damaged, thousands of people dead, injured or missing, and millions lacking electricity, water, transportation, and food.
Growth, Change, and Growing Pains In Business Continuity Management
May 4, 2011 10:16 am | by Michael Keating Vice President, Client Services | CommentsBusiness Continuity Management (BCM) has changed rapidly in recent years. Today, many BCM programs are a byproduct of enterprise risk management programs or part of customer-driven service level agreements. But BCM is still looking for a place to call home in many organizations, with BCM ownership all over the map.
Bringing Out the Best
May 4, 2011 9:23 am | by Luke Simpson Editor, Continuity Insights | CommentsThe May/June issue of Continuity Insights marks the start of a new era for the magazine, with a number of new names appearing on the masthead.My name is Luke Simpson and I’ve taken over as the magazine’s editor.
CoveritLive Demo
April 26, 2011 10:26 am | CommentsContinuity Insights' editorial advisory board members discuss BC industry news and answer reader questions.
Supplier Continuity Plans – Who Has Them?
February 21, 2011 6:12 am | by John Jackson | CommentsThe issue of supplier/supply chain continuity is certainly one that is getting a lot of attention in many organizations today. Now you might tend to think “I’m not a manufacturing company or a retailer, so why should I be concerned about supplier continuity?”
Saving Your Supply Chain
February 21, 2011 6:06 am | by Tony Schmitz | CommentsIn April of 2010, the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano began what was to be a two-month long eruption, ejecting 250 million cubic meters of fragmented material into the air.
BCP Software: Use it or Lose it (Part II)
February 21, 2011 5:59 am | by Buffy Rojas Editor-in-Chief | CommentsIn our last issue, the cover story discussed the value of business continuity software and posed the question: Should you be using it? We spoke with experts who had lots of opinions, positive and negative, about such tools.
Social Capital
February 21, 2011 5:40 am | by Daniel Hahn | CommentsIf you want a thorough explanation of what social capital is (and especially if you are a participant in its creation), then I strongly suggest you read Robert Putnum’s book Bowling Alone.
Seek and You Shall Find
February 21, 2011 4:49 am | CommentsWith more than 50 exhibitors, the Continuity Insights Management Conference hall is sure to be a place where you can find answers to your questions about business continuity, crisis management, IT and data issues, emergency communication, and more.
Is Your Team (Truly) Prepared to Respond?
February 18, 2011 9:21 am | by Brian Zawada | CommentsA recent disruptive event at one of our clients reminded us of the flexibility needed to successfully execute a response in a true disaster. More often than not, documented response and recovery procedures establish a foundation for success, but just as important, achieving response and recovery objectives is driven by the ability of the assigned teams to assess, prioritize, and take action in the midst of confusion and disarray.
BCP Software: Use It or Lose It?
February 18, 2011 9:13 am | by Buffy Rojas Editor-in-Chief | CommentsIn our last issue, the cover story discussed the value of business continuity software and posed the question: Should you be using it? We spoke with experts who had lots of opinions, positive and negative, about such tools. But we didn’t speak to vendors…until now.
Supply Chain Evolution, BCP Revolution
February 18, 2011 9:09 am | by Buffy Rojas Editor-in-Chief | CommentsFrom the risks involved to the potential planning strategies, supply chain issues are contributing the evolution of business continuity as a discipline.
Ask the EAB - January/February 2011
January 10, 2011 7:00 pm | CommentsTake a look back and then a look forward. What were the significant industry events and advancements of 2010, and what do you predict will happen to BCP in 2011?
