From the perspective of crisis management all scenarios need to be taken
into consideration. This includes the scenario that a prolonged crisis becomes
the new reality that people and companies must be able to function through.
With this possible reality, innovation coupled with a radical departure from
contemporary thinking is required.
The Prime Minister’s announcement that a large percentage of industry can
return to work, with the exception of quite a few industries and activities, looked
like it would solve the problem. However, it has revealed another potential
soft underbelly. The regulatory reality that the various states have degrees of
control over certain activities and through state or local government issued
licensing can look to assert their will on the situation.
Balance is needed in
both areas – health and
economic activities.
The question remains,
are we able to manage
both health concerns and
economic activities? The
key to unlocking that
door will be the ability to
demonstrate a reasonable
likelihood of no workplace
transmission of COVID19
and into the future the next
threat to life as we know it.
A proposed solution could be the designation of “Strategic Production Zones”
in various locations around the country. Industrial zones that are also “green
zones” confirmed COVID19 free and able to have managed flows of human
capital together with production flows.
A quick checklist of key components of what these zones would require include
but not limited to the following; close proximity to a port or airport, temporary
onsite accommodation or centralized accommodation, medical screening
facilities, additional onsite medical support and central kitchens to ensure
availability of food.
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