This is the second article in a series explaining the benefits of applying enterprise risk management (ERM) strategies to identify, assess, and manage food safety risks. The first article1 offered a primer on ERM and the ways to leverage these strategies in a food safety and quality management program and may be helpful to read to put this second article in greater context.
Simulations are an essential component of any comprehensive crisis management strategy. However, understanding what a robust simulation entails and ensuring it is structured to challenge all aspects of the crisis plan under the microscope for evaluation will increase your company’s chances of not just surviving, but also thriving through, a recall or other crisis.