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FOCUS – BEST PRACTICES 22 / UdZ 2-2021 and Industrie 4.0 technologies that support the targeted enhancement of resilience. Consideration of entire value networks and the interdependencies between the various players is part of the network design field of action. In this context, companies should, for example, map and analyze their current network structure and consider resilience as a design target variable when optimizing the network structure and cooperation with partners. The recommendations in the data integration field of action relate to the handling of data. Buildingcompetenciesindatamanagementandincreasingdata exchange with value creation partners create the foundations for increasing resilience. In addition, companies should consider external data in their risk analysis. In the Industrie 4.0 technologies field of action, technologies and their impact on dealing with disruptions are outlined. For example, digital data marketplaces strengthen collaboration between value creation partners; moreover, the use of complex data analyses leads to improved forecasting capabilities. 8 In addition to recommendations for long-term design, short- term responses during crises are critical to success. For this purpose, a framework 9 has been developed to support the derivation of short-term response tactics 10 . Along the three areas of a value network from a corporate perspective - procurement, internal service provision and sales - the framework highlights response tactics and practical examples from industry which can be taken in the event of impairment in one or more of the areas. 11 For example, if sales are impaired, the targeted use of the company’s own core competencies can help to open up new markets with new products and thus reduce the impact of disruptions. For example, during the pandemic, Eterna and Van Laack , among others, converted their production to manufacture masks 12 . The trade fair article manufacturer Schönberg GmbH & Co. produced partitions made of Plexiglas for retailers instead of display stands and counters andwas thus able to restore its impaired sales 13 . Overall, the expertise illustrates the lack of resilience of companies and their value networks. The options for action identified can support companies in building resilience. In addition to the targeted design of the network, the use of new technologies and the possibilities for data processing and analysis are particularly important. lz 8 Stich et al. 2021, pp. 30 – 39 9 Stich et al. 2021, p. 42 10 Stich et al. 2021, p. 41 et seq. 11 Stich et al. 2021, p. 41 et seqq. 12 DPA/LBY 2020, Prokasky 2020 13 WLW (eds.) Figure 1: Assess the implementation status of measures to reduce the impact of potential Infection Crises (Stich et al. 2021, p. 27) Continuous Supplier Evaluation Multiple Sourcing and Identification of Alternative Suppliers Collaborative Cooperation with Suppliers or Customers Deliberate Creation of Redundancies Standardized Data Exchange with Suppliers,Customers and/or Logistics Service Providers Consideration of External Data Sources in Analyses Geographical Diversification of the Supplier Base Benefits of a Software-based Risk Management System Real-time Monitoring of Logistics Processes Use of Platforms for the Exible Awarding of Contracts Use of Big Data Analytics Use of a Digital Twin or Digital Shadow Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Decision Support Is already implemented Long-term implementation planned (horizon 5 years) 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Short-term implementation planned (horizon 1 year) No implementation planned