Notes for BCM Institute's Course Participants: This is the template for completing the "Part 3: BCS - Minimum Resources Required during a Disaster"
The continuity of CBF-8: Procurement & Supply Chain Management is vital to ensure the uninterrupted supply of goods and services that support Bandtree’s infrastructure and facility operations.
During a disaster, ensuring the minimum necessary resources—human, technological, and physical—is essential for the rapid and effective resumption of procurement functions.
This chapter outlines the minimum resource requirements needed to resume each sub-process of procurement and supply chain management at an alternate recovery location or designated fallback site.
The identification of these resources aligns with the organisation’s Business Continuity Strategy (BCS) and is guided by Bandtree's commitment to operational resilience, efficiency, and governance continuity.
Each resource component—including staffing levels, workspace, communication tools, IT assets, and function-specific resources—has been assessed to support critical decision-making and effective disaster recovery execution.
Here is a table detailing the Sub-Critical Business Functions (Sub-CBF) under CBF-8: Procurement & Supply Chain Management for Bandtree, along with their recovery locations and minimum resource requirements following the BCM Institute's Minimum Resources Required Guidelines:
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Sub-Critical Business Function |
Sub-CBF Code |
Recovery Location |
No of Staff (Min Qty) |
No of Seat (Min Qty) |
No of Tel (Min Qty) |
No of PC/Laptops (Min Qty) |
Others (Describe & Min Qty) |
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Vendor Selection & Prequalification |
8.1 |
HQ Building, Level 4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Access to vendor database (1); Internet (1) |
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Contract Management |
8.2 |
HQ Building, Level 4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Contract repository system (1); Printer/Scanner (1) |
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Purchase Requisition & Approval |
8.3 |
HQ Building, Level 4 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
ERP system access (1); Secure network (1) |
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Supplier Relationship Management |
8.4 |
HQ Building, Level 4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Vendor communication tools (e.g., Zoom/Teams - 1) |
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Inventory & Logistics Coordination |
8.5 |
Warehouse Office, Jerudong |
4 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
Access to stock system (1); Vehicle access (1) |
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Compliance & Procurement Governance |
8.6 |
HQ Building, Level 4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Access to compliance software (1) |
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Risk Management in Supply Chain |
8.7 |
HQ Building, Level 4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Risk monitoring dashboards/tools (1) |
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Emergency Procurement |
8.8 |
Emergency Ops Centre (EOC) |
3 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
Emergency procurement protocols kit (1) |
|
Procurement System & Data Management |
8.9 |
Data Centre Support Site |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Backup server access (1); Secure cloud storage (1) |
This table supports recovery planning by defining the minimum physical and technical requirements necessary to restore procurement operations in the event of a disruption.
By identifying the precise minimum resources required for each sub-function of CBF-8, Bandtree enhances its readiness to sustain critical procurement operations even during disruptive events.
This proactive approach ensures that essential supply chain activities—from vendor engagement to emergency procurement—can be executed with minimal delay and within the defined Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).
The resource planning in this chapter serves as a foundational element for executing practical disaster response and recovery.
It strengthens Bandtree’s ability to uphold its service commitments and regulatory obligations while maintaining control over procurement governance and supplier relationships.
Regular review and testing of these resource requirements are essential to validate their adequacy and to adapt to changing operational demands or evolving risks.
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