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Focus
What It Enables
→ Evaluate technology, component, and sourcing options
→ Technology and sourcing flexibility
→ Reduce lifecycle and supplier dependencies
→ Reduced dependency-related risk
→ Design modular and upgradeable architectures
→ Future adaptability and supportability
→ Establish resilience criteria for design reviews
→ Resilience integrated into product development
Resilient Architecture
Design robust products that can adapt to change.
Technology & Component Decisions
Consider availability, sourcing, and lifecycle risks early.
Future Adaptability
Reduce future redesign effort through flexibility and standardization.
Governance & Traceability
Embed resilience into development decisions.
Capability Development
Develop the skills and practices that sustain resilience.
Core Elements
Author
Oliver Hoffmann
General Manager, Z2Data
Component intelligence, supply chain risk management, AI-enabled decision support, sustainability, and lifecycle resilience.
01.
What is the main objective of Step 08?
To embed product risk management directly into the design process so that products remain available, supportable, compliant, and adaptable over time.
02.
What does “Design for Resilience” mean?
It is the practice of integrating lifecycle, supply chain, compliance, ESG, and technology risks into engineering decisions during product development.
03.
How early should resilience considerations be introduced?
During the conceptual design stage, before technologies and components are selected.
04.
Why is modularity important?
Modular architectures simplify upgrades, reduce redesign effort, and improve long-term product adaptability.
05.
What is a Component Risk Register?
A structured repository that tracks lifecycle status, compliance exposure, supply chain risks, ESG attributes, and mitigation plans for components.
06.
Which functions should be involved?
Engineering, procurement, PLM, compliance, sustainability, quality, and executive leadership all contribute to resilient product development.
07.
Which standards support this step?
Primarily IEC 62402, SD-22, SD-19, and associated design-for-resilience and preferred parts management practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Standards Traceability
Theme
Standard & Clause
Technology & Architecture Selection
IEC 62402 §8.1–§8.3 • SD-22 §2.2.1.1
Component-Level Risk Screening
IEC 62402 §8.6 • SD-22 §3
Preferred Parts & Parts Management Discipline
SD-19 §3
Modularity & Future Adaptability
IEC 62402 §8.1–§8.3 • SD-22 §2.2.1.1
Design Reviews with Resilience Criteria
IEC 62402 §7.2 • SD-22 §2.2.1.2
Risk Registers & Traceability
IEC 62402 §8.10 • SD-22 §3
Governance & Review Mechanisms
IEC 62402 §5, §6.3, §7.2 • SD-22 §2.2
Metrics & Continuous Improvement
IEC 62402 §11.2 • SD-22 §4.4
Implementation Guidance
Practical considerations and implementation details for this step.
Step 08 — Design for Resilience
The cheapest risk to manage is the one never designed into the product.
Context
Most product risks do not originate during production or service — they are introduced during design. Component selection, technology choices, supplier dependencies, compliance exposure, and architectural decisions can create long-term risks that remain hidden until they disrupt product availability.
Design for Resilience embeds risk-informed decision-making into product development, enabling organizations to create products that remain available, supportable, compliant, and adaptable throughout their lifecycle.
