BCP is a contingency plan to be implemented in case of emergencies such as natural disasters in order to facilitate the earliest possible recovery of business functions under abnormal situations and to contribution to the wellbeing of employees, customers and local communities.

Basic Policy

Safety is first priority

Protect assets and aim for the soonest possible recovery of business operations.

Make surplus manpower available to support the local community.

Initial Actions

On Duty
Assure your own safety
Confirm safety of all employees
Check emergency measures
Evacuate
Rescue & provide first-aid

Off Duty
Assure your own safety
Confirm safety of all employees
Check emergency measures
Evacuate
Rescue & provide first-aid

Types of Disaster

Earthquake, Tsunami

e.g. Public issuance of Tokai Earthquake Advisory. Earthquakes of “intensity 5 ” and higher.

Typhoon, Flooding

e.g. Public issuance of Evacuation Advisory. Expectance of some kind of hindrance caused by typhoons in the Tokai area such as difficulty in commuting to/from work or other obstacle to normal business operations.

Emergency Actions

Form emergency task force

Stop machines & facilities

Initiate procedures for fire-fighting and prevention of any secondary disaster

Distribute stocked supplies

Gather and release information

Disaster info.

Damage Estimates

Professional risk analysis performed based on the assumption of real natural disasters causing damage to buildings, machines, finance, etc.

Disaster management planning under assumption → Do → Check → Action

Recovery Actions

Check and repair buildings, facilities & equipment.

Determine damage situations at customer sites.

Manage hazardous and harmful substances.

Check damage in surrounding environments.

Check inventory levels of raw materials, in-process & finished products.

Create recovery plan.

Create production plan.

Exchange information with suppliers & customers.

Assist production of disaster-stricken manufacturers in the same trade.