Business Resiliency in the Manufacturing Industry
The manufacturing industry is a cornerstone of Australia’s economy, making up around 6% of the nation’s annual gross domestic product, and providing over 860,000 jobs. Worth over $30 billion, the industry is vital to maintaining both Australia’s supply chain as well as supplying international markets with exports. Australia’s manufacturing and production industry primarily produces petroleum […]
What makes an organisation resilient?
Why do some organisations cope with disasters, emergencies and disruptions better than others? In our profession, we have witnessed organisations absorb and manage threats. At the same time, other vulnerable businesses are wounded, often mortally from the same event. Resilient organisations appear to have two strong features that vulnerable businesses lack, being: They manage strategically […]
Defining Resilience – Q&A with John Gawne, Managing Director of Resilient Services
Welcome to today’s special edition blog. My name is Natalya and I am the risk and regulatory analyst for Resilient Services. This week, I will be conducting an interview with John Gawne, discussing resilience and your business. For those of you who may not know him, John is the managing director of Resilient Services. He […]
What is Strategic Business Planning?
Every business has goals and aspirations. Whether it be to increase profits, expand market engagement or to grow your audience, you know where you want your business to go. But do you know how to get there? And what will you do if an emergency arises and disrupts these plans? While you may have the vision in your head, strategically planning for how to get there is vital in ensuring that your team is aware of what the […]
Building Organisational Resilience
Why do some organisations cope with disasters, emergencies and disruptions better than others? In our profession, we have witnessed organisations absorb and manage threats. At the same time, other vulnerable businesses are wounded, often mortally from the same event. Resilient organisations appear to have two strong features that vulnerable businesses lack, being: They manage strategically (hard […]