Which continuity option meets the required service level and what does it cost? Compare options in an editable calculation covering minimum service, lead time, initial and recurring costs and shared dependencies. You can add later offers using the same criteria.
Compare an internal fallback, an external replacement and reduced operations for one process. Build an editable calculation covering minimum service, lead time and initial and recurring costs. Record missing data and shared dependencies.
The course case requires 100 orders a day. The cheapest option handles only 40; two alternatives handle 110 and 120. Calculate twelve-month costs and assess which options meet the requirement. Availability and budget approval require subsequent organisational confirmation.
What you will work on
Derive continuity strategy criteria from business requirements
Compare options by capability, costs and dependencies
Calculate twelve-month costs for options delivering 40, 110 and 120 orders a day
Who it is for
Business continuity managers
Business unit and process leaders
Finance staff supporting continuity or investment decisions
Topics
Minimum service levels and recovery objectives
Internal, external and reduced operating options
Initial and recurring costs
Dependencies and residual risks
Funding requirements and decision preparation
Your result
Your editable comparison connects required minimum service with lead times and costs for each option. Add later offers using the same criteria.
Prerequisites
Basic BCM knowledge and business requirements for one process; authorised outline cost data are helpful. A course case with explicitly assumed costs can be used.
Format and approach
The planned self-study course takes five to six hours. You prepare your own strategy comparison and review it against explained criteria.
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