Pattern-based System of Systems Engineering Approach for Resilient and Sustainable Production Networks – A Review and Framework Proposal

The conditions under which companies create value are becoming increasingly complex and the requirements for resilient and sustainable production networks (R&SPN) are growing. In consequence, it is no longer sufficient to focus on a focal company. A holistic view on the entire production network must be taken instead of solely focusing on the focal company’s internal operations. We show that such R&SPN, which consist of different companies, fulfill the characteristics of a System of Systems (SoS) and can hence be understood as such. Design patterns are a promising approach for effective engineering based on best practices. Their transfer to SoS engineering previously led to the definition of generic pattern descriptions. In this paper, we conduct a systematic literature review to propose a framework for a generic pattern description applicable to R&SPN. Here we consider the micro- (focal company) and meso- (supply chain/production network) levels and finally propose a case-based reasoning (CBR) approach to realize a pattern-based engineering of R&SPN.