Building Resiliency through Engagement in North Texas

Welcome to the North Texas Chapter of the Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP). ACP is a non-profit professional organization, which provides a forum for the exchange of experiences and information, for business continuity professionals, throughout a network of local chapters.

Founded in March of 1986, the North Texas Chapter is one of the oldest continuously meeting chapters, and the largest ACP chapter by membership, serving the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and North Texas region.  Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month unless the first Tuesday coincides with a holiday week.  We invite you to attend our next meeting either in-person or virtually. 

For anyone who would like to join our chapter and/or attend our meetings, please contact our Membership Director at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.for more information.


 

April Meeting

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 2, 2024   Noon - 1:30 PM 

Location: Virtual meeting presentation only

Topic:  Well-Being: Burning bright without burning out

Presenter:  Dr. Lauren Bojarski, D.O.

 


Attendees should anticipate a 90-minute monthly meeting, with the understanding that some meetings may last up to 2 hours.  Please join us for our next meeting!

Our meetings (unless indicated) are also available to attend virtually.  Please attend in person if possible.  Virtual meeting information will be provided with each meeting registration.

Anyone interested in hosting an event or speaking at an upcoming meeting, please contact our Programs Director.

Note: Additional information for regular meeting locations can be found on the Events page.

 


 

ACP North Texas Members,

In the aftermath of the recent Francis Scott Key bridge accident in Baltimore, we as business continuity professionals, should take a moment to think about how our areas of business could have been or will be impacted and strengthen supply chain resilience strategies. This event will cause significant disruptions in transportation and logistics and serve as a reminder of our supply chains' susceptibility to unexpected incidents. We should consider the following types of activities:

  1. Regularly conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential disruptions and implement mitigation strategies.
  2. Embrace advanced technologies such as AI to enhance real-time visibility and predictive analytics across our supply chains.
  3. Diversify our suppliers and transportation routes to minimize dependence on single points of failure.
  4. Develop and refine contingency plans, including identifying alternative suppliers and logistics options, to ensure we can quickly adapt to sudden changes.
  5. Maintain strategic reserves of critical components to cushion against short-term supply chain interruptions.

By evaluating and fortifying some of these practices, we can enhance our ability to respond to and recover from supply chain disruptions, securing operational resilience against future challenges. If manufacturing is a key revenue driver for your business, prioritizing supply chain resilience is crucial and can be a strategic advantage in a competitive business landscape. 

Regards,

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Joel Navarro, CBCP, MBCI

 North Texas Chapter President         


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