@inproceedings{oai:kutarr.kochi-tech.ac.jp:00001068, author = {Okabe, Shinichi}, book = {Society for Social Management Systems Internet Journal}, issue = {1}, month = {Mar}, note = {In 2009, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan conducted a survey on Disaster Management and Business Continuity Management in which about 1500 companies responded. This paper reviews the status BCM implementation of Japanese manufacturing companies. According to this survey, three industries; Financial & Insurance, Electric Power, Gas & Water and Information & Communication, show highest Disaster Management and BCM implementation percentage. Those three industries have a common factor that they provide essential services for society through their network. And they are heavily regulated industries. Manufacturing industry is ranked in the middle of the list, many of which companies refer to “demand from clients” as one of reasons to introduce BCM. It is considerer that regulations and business relationship are one of strong factors for promotion of BCM. Among those four groups, most advanced group in BCM shows highest disaster experiences and more companies have head offices or branched in the Government designated “high earthquake zone” where governments provides with prioritized counter measures for the risk. Those surrounding factors are also considered as one of strong promoting factors. And this paper reviews problems and suggestions for further promotion of BCM.}, publisher = {Society for Social Management Systems}, title = {Analysis Of Business Continuity Management Implementation Levels Of Japanese Manufacturing}, volume = {6}, year = {2010} }