[BCM] [ASMPT] [E2] [C6] BCM Plan Development

Chapter 6

Implement Business Continuity Plan (BCM Plan) Development Phase as Part of the Business Continuity Management Planning Methodology for ASMPT

Introduction

The Business Continuity Plan (BCM Plan) is the cornerstone of ASMPT’s resilience framework. It captures the strategies, procedures, and responsibilities necessary to safeguard critical operations and ensure continuity when disruptions occur.

For an organisation like ASMPT—operating across multiple regions and providing essential solutions to the semiconductor and electronics industry—the BCM Plan is more than a document; it is a practical guide that translates risk assessments and recovery strategies into action.

This chapter introduces the BCM Plan Development Phase within the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Planning Methodology, as required under ISO 22301. It explains what plan development entails and illustrates how ASMPT’s business units, through a structured process of template design, workshops, and validation, create continuity plans that are both standardised and locally relevant.

The goal is to ensure that every site and business unit is prepared with a clear, actionable plan to protect operations, customers, and the organisation’s reputation during any disruptive event.

Purpose of Chapter

The purpose of this chapter, Implement Business Continuity Plan (BCM Plan) Development Phase as part of the Business Continuity Management Planning Methodology for ASMPT, is to guide ASMPT through the critical step of transforming analysis and strategy into a practical, actionable continuity plan. It highlights how a well-structured plan ensures that recovery strategies, organisational responsibilities, and operational procedures are clearly documented and accessible during a disruption.

For ASMPT, the benefit lies in creating a standardised yet adaptable BCM framework that can be applied across its diverse global operations—from wafer assembly in Asia to R&D and customer support centres worldwide. This chapter provides the roadmap for developing plans that are not only compliant with ISO 22301 but also tailored to the realities of ASMPT’s complex manufacturing processes and supply chains.

By following this approach, ASMPT strengthens its ability to:

• Ensure operational consistency across business units and geographies.
• Build ownership and accountability through involvement of BU Coordinators and leaders.
• Enhance readiness by documenting detailed recovery steps that protect critical equipment, IT systems, and supply chain functions.

In short, the development of this chapter supports ASMPT in embedding resilience into its operations, giving the organisation the confidence to respond effectively to disruptions while maintaining customer trust and competitive advantage.

What Does Plan Development Entail?

The BCM Plan Development Phase at ASMPT involves a structured process that ensures clarity, consistency, and ownership across business units (BUs). The development process can be summarised in three main stages:

1. Determination of the Organisation of the BC Plan Document

This stage sets the foundation for how the BCM Plan will be structured and organised. It involves:

• Designing and developing the BCM Plan template: ASMPT’s Group BCM Office develops a standard template that provides consistency across global sites while allowing local adaptation. For example, the manufacturing facility in Singapore may include specific sections on power redundancy, while the Hong Kong headquarters includes provisions for crisis communication protocols.
• Determining the recovery organisation: Each BU establishes its recovery structure, such as Incident Response Teams (IRT) and Recovery Teams, with clear roles and responsibilities. For ASMPT’s Semiconductor Solutions BU, this might mean appointing recovery leaders for wafer assembly lines, IT systems, and logistics coordination.

2. Conducting a BC Plan Writing Workshop to Guide Plan Writers

To ensure all stakeholders understand their responsibilities and how to populate the BCM Plan template, ASMPT conducts workshops for plan writers, typically the BU BCM Coordinators. These sessions cover:

• Guidance on filling out the BCM Plan template.
• Alignment with recovery strategies identified during the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment (RA).
• Clarification of expectations for BU-specific plans.

For example, during a workshop for ASMPT’s Malaysian facility, BCM Coordinators might work on documenting recovery procedures for high-precision die-bonding machines, outlining the steps to bring these critical assets back online within the defined Recovery Time Objective (RTO).

At the end of this stage, each BU BCM Coordinator is responsible for completing their section of the BCM Plan, ensuring local ownership and operational relevance.

3. Finalisation of the BC Plan Production

The completed BCM Plans are validated to ensure accuracy, completeness, and coverage:

• Validation by BU BCM Coordinators: Coordinators review the content to confirm that recovery priorities, resources, and procedures are correctly captured.
• Endorsement by Heads of Business Units: Senior BU leaders provide final approval, ensuring the plans align with corporate strategy and operational realities.

For instance, the Head of ASMPT’s Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Solutions BU would validate that the BCM Plan includes contingencies for critical automation systems, backup IT infrastructure, and key supplier dependencies.

The final output is a set of BCM Plans across all BUs, integrated into ASMPT’s corporate continuity framework, and ready for testing and exercising.

Summing Up …

The BCM Plan Development Phase provides ASMPT with a structured pathway to move from strategy to execution. By standardising templates, empowering business unit coordinators through guided workshops, and validating plans with senior leadership, ASMPT ensures that each continuity plan is comprehensive, practical, and aligned with corporate resilience objectives.

The outcome is not only compliance with ISO 22301 but also the establishment of a robust planning culture across the organisation. With BCM Plans tailored to specific business units—whether semiconductor solutions, SMT manufacturing, or global R&D centres—ASMPT builds an integrated resilience framework capable of supporting its operations worldwide.

In conclusion, the BCM Plan serves as ASMPT’s operational safeguard: a living document that ensures disruptions are met with clarity, confidence, and coordinated action, reinforcing ASMPT’s standing as a reliable and resilient leader in the semiconductor industry.