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BCM by Industry

BCM principles are consistent, but sector priorities change based on customers, regulation, safety, technology, suppliers, and operating model.

Industry priorities

IndustryTypical BCM focusWatch point
Financial servicesImportant services, customer harm, technology recovery, suppliers.Tolerance and evidence must be board-visible.
HealthcarePatient care, staffing, facilities, clinical systems, supply chain.Manual workarounds must protect safety and records.
Energy and utilitiesField operations, control systems, safety, regulators, restoration.Operational technology and public communication matter.
SaaSCloud availability, data recovery, incident communication, support.RPO and supplier concentration need validation.
ManufacturingProduction lines, materials, maintenance, logistics, workforce.Single-site and specialist equipment risks are common.

Practical use

Use industry context to tune BIA questions, scenario design, supplier reviews, exercise participants, metrics, and management reporting. Avoid importing another sector assumption without testing it against your own operating model.