Introduction

You are about to complete the Dairysafe business continuity model. The model consists of four parts - the first is a list of dairy products produced by your business. The second part is a set of questions covering various categories and associated context statements. The statements are provided to assist you with the intent of each question. The third part of the model is a matrix, which automatically processes the information you have provided in parts 1 and 2, and the fourth part is a summary of your answers and potential opportunities for reducing business continuity breakdown.

The horizontal axis of the matrix indicates the relative risk of the products you produce and is based on the highest risk product. The products are ranked as low, medium and high-risk dairy products. This ranking was refined from the ranking provided by Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Products range from low (milk powder, UHT milks, hard cheeses), through medium (salted butter, ice cream and pasteurised milk), to high risk (fresh cheeses, mould-ripened cheeses and dairy desserts). The vertical axis is the measure of the potential for business continuity breakdown – the higher on the axis the greater the level of business maturity and less exposure to continuity breakdown. This measure is categorised as opportunistic, managed and optimised based on the maturity of the systems and process in place in your business.

The answers are for your use and there is no requirement to share them with anyone, including Daiysafe. The tool is provided to assist you with considering some aspects that may help you make your business less vulnerable to business continuity breakdowns.

To complete the tool follow these steps:

1. Click the Next button below.
2. Enter your ABN, click Find, then follow the prompts.
3. Select all dairy products produced by your business.
4. Click Next and complete all Essential Business Elements questions by choosing the one answer that best represents your business. Be honest and conservative when answering the questions.
5. After all questions have been answered, click Show Results. The matrix on the Results page will automatically indicate your business’s position on the matrix.
6. Below the matrix is provided a summary of your answers to each question. For each answer, potential options for reducing exposure to business continuity breakdown are provided.
7. The opportunity to develop an action plan is available following each answer summary if you wish to assist with outcomes and planning.
8. If an email is provided, an automatic reminder will be generated in 12 months to assess your progress.

Disclaimer

Dairysafe and its employees and contractors do not warrant or make any representation regarding the use, or results of the use, of the information contained herein as regards to its correctness, accuracy, reliability and currency or otherwise. Dairysafe and its employees and contractors expressly disclaim all liability or responsibility to any person or organisation using the information or advice. You should make your own inquiries before making decisions concerning your interests.