Evaluation of efficient and resilient production strategies of future car production networks considering power train diversity

The automotive industry is currently facing significant uncertainties and challenges. At the same time, efforts to achieve emission-free mobility are leading to power train diversity. In this complex environment, it is essential for car producers to define an efficient and resilient production strategy of future car production networks. This article provides a universal approach and simulation model to evaluate production strategies considering power train diversity. A case study, mirroring possible scenarios for automotive manufacturers, shows that a certain proportion of mix production can have an advantage in terms of resilience compared to a highly efficient pure-variant network, especially by marked uncertainties.