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as Veolia Mobile Water Services Europe), with their ReAct "Treated Water Security" plan, has been offering a free assessment of water treatment requirements, risk identification, and response planning for over 15 years. Businesses that register for this plan receive a comprehensive business continuity audit, providing peace of mind and avoiding costly downtime in case of emergencies. The audit includes an analysis of water requirements, a review of hoses and connections, an assessment of services and utilities, and the development of a Business Continuity Plan. Registered customers receive priority service.
Robert Stancombe, from NSI Mobile Water Solutions (part of Nijhuis Saur Industries), emphasises the importance of implementing a Business Continuity Plan, especially where water plays a crucial role in business operations
n today's world, companies face various risks that can have devastating consequences, such as production interruptions, climatic disasters, epidemics, fires, and explosions. Unplanned downtime costs Fortune Global 500 (FG500) manufacturing and industrial firms alone an estimated 3.3 million hours each year, resulting in a financial loss of $864 billion. A Business Continuity Plan is vital to minimise potential damages to production, finances, and reputation.
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Establishing a Business Continuity Plan Recognising the impact of disruptions on business processes, organisations increasingly prioritise establishing a Business Continuity Plan. The globally recognised ISO 22301:2019 "Business Continuity Management Systems" standard enables companies to ensure continuity during unforeseen circumstances. It is crucial to consider clients' expectations and establish a plan that allows for a response within acceptable timeframes. Building resilience through a Business Continuity Plan can become a competitive advantage.
Key Steps to Implementing a Business
Continuity Plan: Assess the potential impact of significant
events on your business. Plan the response, considering the essential
services your business must provide to avoid losing customers and fulfill contractual
obligations. Test the plan's effectiveness to ensure it can
be executed smoothly during emergencies. Invest time and effort into managing risks. These steps should involve a team from multiple departments to identify potential events that could disrupt business operations and develop effective response strategies. While consultancies specialising in disaster management can provide valuable assistance for high-risk/cost activities, businesses can manage the process internally and collaborate with key suppliers to mitigate risks and establish action plans.
Water treatment considerations A reliable water supply is crucial for many industrial manufacturing processes. However, water treatment plant operators face constant threats of disruptions due to equipment failures, breakdowns, supply changes, and natural disasters. Mobile water treatment providers offer a solution for quick and efficient response during water emergencies. Temporary water treatment systems can ensure continuous water treatment in various industrial situations.
NSI Mobile Water Solutions, (formerly known
Expertise in "Treated Water Security" - a real-life example A customer supplying 400,000 tonnes of recycled newsprint annually faced a potential disruption to their newsprint supplies when their water treatment plant experienced a failure. The paper mill's on- site combined heat and power plant provides steam and power, with the boiler requiring 120m³/h of water purified through an ion exchange deionisation plant sourced from the site borehole. A chemical delivery error forced the steam-raising plant offline until the issue could be resolved, leaving only the reserve feed water tank to supply the boiler, which would run out of water within 24 hours. In adherence to the client's business contingency plan and as a ReACT registered customer, Mobile Water Solutions quickly activated their treated water security plan. Within hours, they deployed a mobile containerised Reverse Osmosis unit and Ion Exchange system, ensuring a continuous water supply of 120m3 other production units.
/h without disrupting
Business Continuity Planning should be a priority for all companies. By carefully planning and implementing a Business Continuity Plan, businesses can minimise the potential impact of disasters and ensure resilience. Having a first-aid water treatment plan, such as the ReAct program offered by Mobile Water Solutions, provides peace of mind and fulfills the requirements of ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management Standard.
Contact NSI Mobile Water Solutions to benefit from a free audit.
NSI Mobile Water Solutions E:
mws@nijhuisindustries.com
www.nsimobilewatersolutions.com
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