Business continuity and technology focus on emergency preparedness

Organizations are emphasizing the importance of business continuity and strategic planning to mitigate operational risks during emergencies.

In Mexico, Geotab highlights how real-time visibility and telematics technology can safeguard supply chains during natural disasters, such as those addressed during the National Drill on September 19. The company notes that telematics can optimize fuel consumption by up to 25% and reduce unnecessary idling by 30%, which helps maintain vehicle autonomy during road closures or detours. Additionally, geolocation and AI-assisted video telematics allow for the monitoring of units and the planning of alternative routes to avoid infrastructure damage or landslides.

In El Salvador, the Corporation of Exporters (COEXPORT) is promoting the 'Operador Confiable 360' program to help companies develop response capacities. COEXPORT stresses that business continuity plans must go beyond documentation; they must be tested through drills and simulations to identify critical processes, establish responsibilities, and detect areas for improvement to ensure effective recovery after an incident.