ISO/TS 22318:2015 – Business continuity management systems

Understand and prioritize the threats to your business with the international standard for business continuity. ISO 22301 specifies the requirements for a management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of, and ensure your business recovers from disruptive incidents

ISO 22301:2012 specifies requirements to plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and continually improve a documented management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of occurrence, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents when they arise.

The requirements specified in ISO 22301:2012 are generic and intended to be applicable to all organizations, or parts thereof, regardless of type, size and nature of the organization. The extent of application of these requirements depends on the organization”s operating environment and complexity.

ISO/TS 22318:2015 is a technical specification developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is titled “Societal security – Business continuity management systems – Guidelines for supply chain continuity.” This document provides guidance for organizations aiming to ensure the continuity of their supply chains in the face of disruptions.

Here are some key points and areas covered by ISO/TS 22318:2015:

1. Scope: The specification focuses on the application of business continuity management (BCM) to supply chain continuity. It aims to enhance the resilience of organizations and their supply chains.
2. Terminology: It provides definitions and terminology related to supply chain continuity and business continuity management.
3. Understanding the organization and its context: ISO/TS 22318:2015 emphasizes the importance of understanding the organization’s supply chain and its context, including dependencies, risks, and critical functions.
4. Leadership and commitment: It highlights the need for leadership involvement and commitment to support supply chain continuity efforts.
5. Supply chain continuity management framework: The specification outlines a framework for managing supply chain continuity, including risk assessment, strategy development, implementation, and monitoring.
6. Risk assessment and management: It provides guidance on identifying, assessing, and managing risks to supply chain continuity, considering both internal and external factors.
7. Business impact analysis (BIA): ISO/TS 22318:2015 includes guidance on conducting business impact analysis to understand the potential consequences of supply chain disruptions.
8. Strategy development: It offers recommendations for developing strategies and plans to mitigate supply chain risks and enhance resilience.
9. Resource management: The specification addresses resource requirements for maintaining supply chain continuity, including human resources, infrastructure, and technology.
10. Training, awareness, and communication: It emphasizes the importance of training, raising awareness, and facilitating communication within the organization and across the supply chain.
11. Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation: ISO/TS 22318:2015 provides guidance on monitoring, measuring, analyzing, and evaluating supply chain continuity performance to identify areas for improvement.
12. Continuous improvement: It stresses the need for continual improvement of supply chain continuity management processes based on lessons learned and changing circumstances.

Overall, ISO/TS 22318:2015 serves as a valuable resource for organizations seeking to enhance their supply chain resilience and ensure continuity in the face of disruptions. It provides practical guidance and best practices for implementing effective supply chain continuity management systems.