Unforeseen events—such as large-scale natural disasters—that can disrupt business operations can occur at any time. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular, it is crucial to develop a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in advance to ensure the continuity or rapid recovery of their core operations.
Therefore, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Corporation will host a seminar to explain how to prepare for increasingly severe torrential rain disasters and to develop BCPs that address wind and flood damage, based on case studies such as the August Reiwa 8 Chiba torrential rains.

Date and Time

Reiwa 8, December 4 (Friday), 2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Contents

Strengthening Business Continuity in Preparation for Increasingly Severe Heavy Rain Disasters
Lessons from the Chiba Heavy Rains of August Reiwa 8 and Other Incidents

• (1) Recent Trends in Torrential Rain Disasters and Their Impact on Business Operations
• (2) Preparations Expected of Companies in Response to Heavy Rain Disasters
• (3) Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) Adapted to Increasingly Severe Wind and Flood Disasters
• (4) Initiatives to Strengthen Business Continuity

Instructor

Mr. Shigeo Otani,
Senior Director, Public Consulting Division, Public Business Headquarters, Fujitsu Limited

Since 2012, he has been engaged in consulting on business continuity management, supply chain BCP, regional collaboration BCP, and related topics. In addition to helping small and medium-sized enterprises strengthen their resilience, he serves as a lecturer for various seminars and as a member of national committees.

Key Achievements in Business Continuity Planning (BCP) for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

• Small and Medium Enterprise Agency: “Support for Advisors Regarding the Business Continuity Strengthening Plan”
• Cabinet Secretariat, Office for the Promotion of National Resilience: “Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Obtaining Resilience Certification”
• Member of the Cabinet Office’s ISO/TC292 National Committee (standardization related to Area-BCM), among other roles

Event Format

Online Event (Zoom Webinar)

Capacity

About 100 people

Participation Fee

Free

How to Apply

Please apply via the website of the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Corporation (a public foundation) (link to an external site).

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This initiative is part of the efforts to advance the “Tokyo 2050 Strategy.”
Strategy 13: Industry—“Supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Fostering Their Growth”

Contact: (General Business Inquiries) Business Support Section, Commerce and Industry Division, Bureau of Industry and Labor; Phone: 03-5320-4783 (Seminar Inquiries) Comprehensive Support Section, Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Corporation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation); Phone: 03-3251-7885