--- title: Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning Is Imperative For Manufacturing Companies description: Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning Is Imperative For Manufacturing Companies image: https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/data-recovery.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/data-backup-and-disaster-recovery-planning-is-imperative-for-manufacturing-companies#main-content) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) - [Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) - [Services *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) - Example Link - Example Link - Example Link [*Facebook*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/data-backup-and-disaster-recovery-planning-is-imperative-for-manufacturing-companies#0) [*Instagram*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/data-backup-and-disaster-recovery-planning-is-imperative-for-manufacturing-companies#0) [*LinkedIn*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/data-backup-and-disaster-recovery-planning-is-imperative-for-manufacturing-companies#0) [*Twitter*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/data-backup-and-disaster-recovery-planning-is-imperative-for-manufacturing-companies#0) [*Youtube*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/data-backup-and-disaster-recovery-planning-is-imperative-for-manufacturing-companies#0) [*Medium*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/data-backup-and-disaster-recovery-planning-is-imperative-for-manufacturing-companies#0) 1 min read # Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning Is Imperative For Manufacturing Companies [Lance Stone](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) : Apr 14, 2014, 3:42:23 PM [Managed IT Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tag/managed-it-services) ![Data Recovery Manufacturing](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/data-recovery.jpg?width=200&name=data-recovery.jpg)Manufacturing companies create and store extensive amounts of business-critical data, including sales documents, drawings, project documentation, accounting information, employee payrolls, and purchasing orders. It’s critical to ensure this data is backed up and recoverable in the event of a significant data loss. There’s a huge variety of potential ways to lose data, such as database corruption, hardware failures, employee mistakes, and even natural disasters. Do you have a data backup and disaster recovery plan in place? For manufacturing companies, data is the heart of the business. You must implement a data backup and disaster recovery plan to ensure data is protected at all times. **Data Backup** There are many types of data backup solutions available, however, the backup solution that’s best for your organization will depend on multiple factors: - **Capacity:** How much data will you back up on a regular basis? Can the backup solution support the amount of data necessary? - **Speed:** How fast do you need to recover your data? Are you willing to sacrifice speed to reduce costs? - **Extensibility:** Will the backup solution meet your needs as your organization grows? In the manufacturing industry, it’s critical to find a reliable backup solution. In fact, a backup solution is meaningless without a reliable method of recovering data. Once you’ve chosen a reliable backup solution that meets your needs, make sure you’re performing routine tests to ensure data is restorable. **Disaster Recovery** What would happen if all of your equipment was inoperable? Most manufacturing companies would experience a significant loss in revenue and decreased customer confidence. In a manufacturing environment, a disaster recovery plan must include: - **An Emergency Response Plan:** Outline methods for addressing evacuation, health and safety issues, and environmental concerns. - **A Facility and Equipment Restoration Plan:** Outline methods for addressing emergency procedures, damage assessment, restoration/replacement, cleanup, corrosion control, and reconstruction. - **A Crisis Management Plan:** Develop a decision making process during recovery and restoration, including communication with third parties. - **A Product Fulfillment Plan:** Outline methods for meeting customers’ orders with replacement products within contract deadlines. If a disaster occurs, a business continuity plan can help you recover and continue business operations in a timely manner. **To learn more about data backup and disaster recovery planning, give us a call at {phone} or send us an email at {email}. {company} can help you protect your business-critical data in the event of a disaster.  ** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) #### ![BusinessOwnerGuidetoM&A-1](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BusinessOwnerGuidetoM%26A-1.png?width=303&height=209&name=BusinessOwnerGuidetoM%26A-1.png) #### Download our eBook*THE ULTIMATE ROADMAP TO CMMC COMPLIANCE* by filling out the form below! [![Important Notice: The Default Mail App in iOS 7 Does NOT Encrypt Attachments! 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