DRP stands for Disaster Recovery Plan. It is a documented, structured approach that describes how an organization can quickly resume work after an unplanned incident. A DRP is an essential part of a business continuity plan (BCP) and is applied to the aspects of an organization that depend on a functioning information technology (IT) infrastructure. The plan consists of steps to minimize the effects of a disaster so the organization can continue to operate or quickly resume mission-critical functions. Typically, a DRP involves an analysis of business processes and continuity needs, and it establishes recovery objectives. Control measures are steps or mechanisms that can reduce or eliminate threats, and the choice of mechanisms is reflected in a disaster recovery plan. DRP can also refer to Distribution Requirements Planning, which is a systematic process to make the delivery of goods more efficient by determining which goods, in what quantities.