DYNAMIC RESILIENCE OF PRODUCTION NETWORKS: ADAPTING INTERNATIONAL ENERGY STANDARDS TO FAST SCALING REQUIREMENTS IN UKRAINE’S DEFENSE SECTOR

Abstract

The article substantiates the conceptual framework for ensuring the operational resilience of production networks under conditions of extreme uncertainty and global turbulence. The author proposes an adaptation of the international "Dynamic Resilience" framework, originally developed by the World Energy Council for energy transitions, to the strategic requirements of Ukraine’s defense-tech sector. The research identifies that in a high-threat environment, traditional "static" resilience models are insufficient; they must be replaced by a dynamic model focused on protecting system functions rather than just physical assets. The proposed adapted framework consists of three cyclical pillars: (1) Anticipation through adaptive engineering and rapid prototyping, which shortens the time-to-market for critical technologies; (2) Absorption through the radical decentralization of production nodes into a network of small, interchangeable manufacturing sites, thereby eliminating single points of failure; and (3) Rapid Recovery and Adaptation through LEAN-stabilized fast scaling. The study emphasizes that when an enterprise scales at a rate of 100–300% per quarter, it inevitably faces "operational chaos." To mitigate this, the author suggests the integration of LEAN tools such as Standard Work, 5S, and Poka-yoke as a standardized "operational skeleton" that ensures quality and consistency across a distributed network. Furthermore, the article analyzes the transition from rigid bureaucratic hierarchies to networked management structures and horizontal integration with local micro-suppliers. This ecosystem approach allows for the instantaneous alteration of logistics chains and enhances the overall "anti-fragility" of the production system. The practical value of the results lies in the possibility of implementing these "Resilience by Design" principles not only in the defense industry but also in various industrial sectors operating in VUCA environments. The study concludes that the synthesis of international energy resilience standards and Ukrainian defense-tech expertise creates a new paradigm for modern industrial sustainability.