MHA Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2023

Related on MHA Consulting: What’s Ahead in the World of Enterprise Risk Management Defining Risk Management Our current environment of rising global uncertainty is leading many organizations to increase the resources they devote to risk management. It’s a permanent ongoing activity. Reducing risk.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management BCM Management All-Hazards 98

Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Nick Sims of Cornwood Consulting inspired this bulletin, by sharing recent insights into supply chain issues at Aston Martin. You Outsource the Activity, Not the Risk: A fundamental lesson when managing supply chains is that if your supplier fails, the risk is still yours.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Hospitality Media Consulting 52

IBM Business Resiliency

MAY 20, 2021

With leaner supply chain management techniques and approaches like outsourcing, offshoring, just-in-time inventory and vendor managed inventory, disruption has worldwide consequences. Monitor your supply chain and actively plan for future disruption. Today’s supply chains are high-performing, globalized machines.

Risk Management 96

Risk Management Resilience Management Benchmark 96

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

When I teach the BCI 5 day business continuity course, a key theme of the course is that “you can outsource the activity but not the risk”. I think once senior managers understand some of the risks they run with outsourcing, then the business case for outsourcing key activities is not so strong and may be abandoned.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing All-Hazards Business Continuity Hazard 52

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

When I teach the BCI 5 day business continuity course, a key theme of the course is that “you can outsource the activity but not the risk”. I think once senior managers understand some of the risks they run with outsourcing, then the business case for outsourcing key activities is not so strong and may be abandoned.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing All-Hazards Business Continuity Hazard 52

NexusTek

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mark is a proven entrepreneur, business leader and consulting expert in IT services, said Scott Ray, NexusTek COO. This is a great opportunity to leverage my knowledge and experience in consulting, integrations and growing professional services organizations to continue to build NexusTeks national presence, with a local feel and delivery.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Outsourcing Consulting Strategic 52

everbridge

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Be ready to outsource to consultants or contractors in case there are gaps. This centralized system should be able to audit all your natural disaster communications, activities, and tasks. Processes – Prepare to update your SOPs as the ongoing pandemic continues to morph and affect public health requirements.

Command Center 98

Command Center Management Pandemic Strategic 98

Plan B Consulting

MAY 8, 2015

How do we add value to the process and provide a credible benefit to the site rather than being seen as another ‘waste of time head office initiative’, or providing zero benefit for the money spent on consultancy? This could be getting a competitor to deliver the service or looking at outsourcing the production.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Business Continuity Outsourcing Consulting 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 8, 2015

How do we add value to the process and provide a credible benefit to the site rather than being seen as another ‘waste of time head office initiative’, or providing zero benefit for the money spent on consultancy? This could be getting a competitor to deliver the service or looking at outsourcing the production.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Business Continuity Outsourcing Consulting 52

NexusTek

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Symmetrix Solutions brings added expertise with upmarket clients further enhancing NexusTeks IT services and consulting expertise. With an all-encompassing services portfolio, infrastructure, high-touch personal attention and IT consulting expertise, NexusTek delivers true end-to-end, outsourced IT management to organizations nationwide.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Marketing Consulting Healthcare 52

Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 8, 2013

For me, Cloud Computing is the same as any supply chain and outsourcing risk and we should treat it as such. Remembering the key business continuity principal, that you can outsource the activity but not the risk. The post When Cloud Computing goes Wrong… appeared first on PlanB Consulting.

Cloud Computing 40

Cloud Computing Outsourcing Government Disaster Recovery 40

Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 8, 2013

For me, Cloud Computing is the same as any supply chain and outsourcing risk and we should treat it as such. Remembering the key business continuity principal, that you can outsource the activity but not the risk. The post When Cloud Computing goes Wrong… appeared first on PlanB Consulting.

Cloud Computing 40

Cloud Computing Outsourcing Government Disaster Recovery 40

Plan B Consulting

JULY 19, 2021

Review your supply chain and outsource activities. The post A Checklist for the Loss of People appeared first on PlanB Consulting. There is also the possibility of cross-skilling other employees within the organisation to take on key production or service delivery roles.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Pandemic Scenario Planning Transportation 52

Plan B Consulting

JULY 19, 2021

Review your supply chain and outsource activities. If you are thinking of hiring additional employees , consider the following: Use of retired staff Temporary or agency employees Use contractors or outsource responsibilities Ex-employees Those on maternity/paternity leave Those on career breaks Apprentices or university students.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Pandemic Scenario Planning Transportation 52

Fusion Risk Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Additionally, the definition of ICT third-party providers not only includes cloud services but also network services, hardware services, and ICT consulting. This change broadens the scope of risk management considerably, and so impacted entities should take note and proceed accordingly.

Management 52

Management Risk Management Activation Outsourcing 52

LAN Infotech

MAY 3, 2022

Even if the threat actors don’t communicate that they have stolen your data, it’s good practice to check your firewall logs for any suspicious outbound activities. Regardless of whether you do this on your own or outsource the services of a managed IT provider, you’ll need to be thorough.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Malware Response Plan Outsourcing 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 22, 2015

Whenever I am training I always point out ‘you can outsource the activity but not the risk’. of the settlement to charity without consulting the family and the CEO was quoted as saying ‘it was not Thomas Cook’s fault’ in Court. So the actual organisation, which caused the death of the children, wasn’t Thomas Cook.

Airlines 52

Airlines Outsourcing Crisis Management Consulting 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 22, 2015

Whenever I am training I always point out ‘you can outsource the activity but not the risk’. of the settlement to charity without consulting the family and the CEO was quoted as saying ‘it was not Thomas Cook’s fault’ in Court. The post 22/05/2015 Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word appeared first on PlanB Consulting.

Airlines 52

Airlines Outsourcing Crisis Management Consulting 52

Stratogrid Advisory

JANUARY 29, 2019

These types of assessments can be used to evaluate an entire organization (management consulting), or any specific system (IT audit), process or project. As an example, many smaller organizations use Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to outsource their IT operations and IT Disaster Recovery requirements.

Audit 52

Audit BCM Impact Analysis Disaster Recovery 52

Stratogrid Advisory

JANUARY 29, 2019

These types of assessments can be used to evaluate an entire organization (management consulting), or any specific system (IT audit), process or project. As an example, many smaller organizations use Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to outsource their IT operations and IT Disaster Recovery requirements.

Audit 52

Audit BCM Impact Analysis Disaster Recovery 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 29, 2015

My second point is a continuance from last week’s point ‘you can outsource the activity but not the risk’. appeared first on PlanB Consulting. So that during an incident you can monitor their attitude and ensure that you meet their requirements.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Publishing Media Marketing 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 29, 2015

My second point is a continuance from last week’s point ‘you can outsource the activity but not the risk’. appeared first on PlanB Consulting. So that during an incident you can monitor their attitude and ensure that you meet their requirements. We live in interesting times and I will be watching how this unfolds……….

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Publishing Media Marketing 52

Stratogrid Advisory

APRIL 12, 2020

A false sense of security Many of the small and medium-sized organizations are outsourcing some or all of the internal Information Technology infrastructure and applications to third-party organizations (e.g. In the end, they end up owning produced BCM deliverables once the BCM consultant or a firm leaves the business premises.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity BCM Disaster Recovery 52

Stratogrid Advisory

APRIL 12, 2020

Many of the small and medium-sized organizations are outsourcing some or all of the internal Information Technology infrastructure and applications to third-party organizations (e.g. In the end, they end up owning produced BCM deliverables once the BCM consultant or a firm leaves the business premises. A false sense of security.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity BCM Disaster Recovery 52

Plan B Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Working on the adage you can ‘outsource the activity but not the risk’, we may have to manage incidents which are caused by a third party working on our behalf. The post Bulletin Thoughts appeared first on PlanB Consulting. Perhaps this will include something practical that we can incorporate within our plans and procedures.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Business Continuity Consulting Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Working on the adage you can ‘outsource the activity but not the risk’, we may have to manage incidents which are caused by a third party working on our behalf. The post Bulletin Thoughts appeared first on PlanB Consulting. Perhaps this will include something practical that we can incorporate within our plans and procedures.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Business Continuity Consulting Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Working on the adage you can ‘outsource the activity but not the risk’, we may have to manage incidents which are caused by a third party working on our behalf. The post Bulletin Thoughts appeared first on PlanB Consulting. Perhaps this will include something practical that we can incorporate within our plans and procedures.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Business Continuity Consulting Activation 52

LAN Infotech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

When you hear the term “IT services,” think of it as outsourcing specific IT functions to a third-party provider. One of the key benefits of IT services is that they allow you to focus on your core business activities while experts handle your IT needs. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, and that’s okay.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Cloud Computing Cybersecurity Technology 52

Reciprocity

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

You may also decide that you want to outsource your security checks. However, you’ll want to have your own checklist and compare it against what your outsourced consultants use to make sure that they have covered all the bases. Manage Cybersecurity Audits With ZenGRC Auditing cybersecurity is no easy task.

Audit 52

Audit Cybersecurity Vulnerability Outsourcing 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Whenever I am training, I always point out ‘you can outsource the activity but not the risk’. of the settlement to charity without consulting the family, and the CEO was quoted saying ‘it was not Thomas Cook’s fault’ in court. So, the actual organisation which caused the death of the children, wasn’t Thomas Cook.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Consulting Crisis Management Management 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Whenever I am training, I always point out ‘you can outsource the activity but not the risk’. of the settlement to charity without consulting the family, and the CEO was quoted saying ‘it was not Thomas Cook’s fault’ in court. So, the actual organisation which caused the death of the children, wasn’t Thomas Cook.

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Consulting Crisis Management Management 52

Castellan

JUNE 15, 2021

About 44% of respondents said they only have one or two dedicated, internal personnel and 63% said they have no additional support through external contractors or consultants. And many organizations, even those with limited resources, still aren’t buying into outsourcing their resilience programs as a managed service.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Management Pandemic Outage 52

LogisManager

MAY 9, 2023

For instance, banks and insurance carriers with robust ERM programs realize that investment research consultants and credit rating agencies, although they may have a relatively small spend, can have a significant impact on their investment portfolios if conflicts of interest, bias, or fraud go undetected.

Banking 98

Banking Risk Management Management Corporate Governance 98

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 13, 2021

The cloud is a great solution for many organisations but in outsourcing your IT hosting, you can “outsource the activity but not the risk” and so you need to ensure that you understand the risks associated with using a cloud provider. We love to hear your thoughts!

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Backup Business Continuity Resilience 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 13, 2021

The cloud is a great solution for many organisations but in outsourcing your IT hosting, you can “outsource the activity but not the risk” and so you need to ensure that you understand the risks associated with using a cloud provider. We love to hear your thoughts!

Outsourcing 52

Outsourcing Backup Business Continuity Resilience 52

NexusTek

MAY 12, 2021

Furthermore, 66% of customers want instant, on-demand engagement, and 45% will switch brands if a company does not actively anticipate their needs. Customer Experience In a revealing Salesforce survey , 70% of consumers say connected processes are very important to winning their business.

Banking 52

Banking Management Financial Services Outsourcing 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 25, 2022

There is the old adage in business continuity that “you can outsource the activity, but not the risk”. The post Product Recall: A Checklist of Actions appeared first on PlanB Consulting. Good crisis management practice says that you should avoid blaming other parties in the middle of responding to an incident.

Scenario Planning 52

Scenario Planning Media Crisis Management Communications 52