BCP measures

BCP (Business Continuity Plan) and the stockpiling of "disaster prevention supplies" are not just mere "disaster measures," but essential management strategies to protect a company's "sustainability" and "trustworthiness!" Japan, where we live, is a country prone to various kinds of disasters due to its geographical and climatic characteristics. With a high probability of large-scale disasters such as the Nankai Trough earthquake occurring within the next 30 years, interest in disaster prevention is increasing. In disaster prevention and response, BCP and the stockpiling of disaster prevention supplies play an extremely important role for businesses, municipalities, and households. BCP is a plan designed to ensure that businesses and organizations can continue essential operations without interruption or recover quickly in the event of emergencies such as disasters, accidents, or pandemics. During a disaster, there is a high possibility that lifelines (electricity, water, gas, communication) will be disrupted. For example, Tokyo's "Difficult Return Home Policy" imposes an obligation on companies to stockpile supplies to keep employees on site for three days. Lessons from the Great East Japan Earthquake indicate that the disruption of transportation and logistics may last for an extended period; thus, initial response actions during a disaster could be the key to a company’s survival.