Supply Chain Business Continuity Checklist
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Risk Identification & Assessment
Identify potential disruptions and assess their impact and likelihood.
Describe potential natural disaster risks (e.g., flood, earthquake)
Geopolitical Risk Level (Country/Region)
Estimated Financial Impact of a Major Supplier Failure (USD)
Potential Cyber Security Risks
Last Risk Assessment Review Date
Description of critical infrastructure dependencies
Critical Function Analysis
Determine the most vital functions for continued operations.
Critical Function: Order Processing
Critical Function: Inventory Management
Critical Function: Logistics & Transportation
Estimated Downtime Tolerance (Hours)
Rationale for Criticality Assessment
Date of Last Function Assessment
Dependencies on other Functions
Alternative Sourcing & Production
Evaluate and establish backup suppliers and production locations.
Backup Supplier Tier 1 Availability
Estimated Lead Time (Days) - Backup Supplier
Backup Production Location Status
Notes on Backup Production Capacity
Backup Supplier Contracts (if applicable)
Last Backup Supplier Performance Review Date
Logistics & Distribution Contingency
Plan for disruptions in transportation and delivery networks.
Primary Transportation Mode Contingency
Maximum Delay Acceptable (Days)
Alternative Distribution Centers
Detailed Route Contingency Plans
Last Route Review Date
Supporting Documentation (Route Maps, Contracts)
Communication & Coordination
Outline communication protocols and stakeholder coordination during a crisis.
Emergency Communication Plan Description
Primary Communication Method (During Disruption)
Number of Key Contacts
Communication Channels to be Utilized
Stakeholder Communication Matrix (Who needs to know what?)
Last Communication Plan Review Date
Technology & Data Backup
Ensure data security and system redundancy to prevent data loss.
Last Successful Backup Timestamp (Unix Epoch)
Backup Type (Full, Incremental, Differential)
Data Backup Frequency (Days)
Description of Data Backup Location(s)
Data Encryption Method (if applicable)
Backup Verification Report (Optional)
Last Data Recovery Test Date
Employee Safety & Wellbeing
Address employee safety, training, and support during disruptions.
Emergency Evacuation Route Familiarity
Number of Employees Trained in First Aid/CPR
Date of Last Safety Training Session
Specific Safety Protocols for Remote Work (if applicable)
Mental Health Support Resources Available?
Attach Employee Safety Training Materials
Communication plan for employee wellbeing during disruptions
Recovery Procedures
Define steps to restore operations and resume normal business functions.
Estimated Recovery Start Date
Estimated Time to Full Recovery
Estimated Financial Impact (Post-Disruption)
Detailed Steps for System Restoration
Affected Systems Requiring Restoration (Select All)
Supporting Documentation (Recovery Plans, Contact Lists)
Primary Contact for Recovery Efforts
Testing & Training
Regularly test the plan and train employees on their roles.
Last Drill Simulation Date
Number of Employees Trained
Simulation Scenario Used
Areas of Plan Tested
Key Findings from Simulation
Recommendations for Plan Improvement (Based on Test)
Next Scheduled Training/Testing Date
Plan Review & Update
Periodically review and update the plan to reflect changing risks and circumstances.
Last Review Date
Summary of Review Findings
Areas Updated (Select All That Apply)
Frequency of Review (in months)
Next Scheduled Review Date
Reviewer Signature
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