Survivability Design in Hostile Environments
Journal: Strategic Design Research Journal
Year: 2023

This paper introduces a novel ERP model of survivability design using natural analogies. Management theories frequently emerge from biological metaphors. Every entity seeks to continue existence, to survive. Firms, governments and individuals balance survivability factors of efficiency, resilience, and prominence (ERP) to stay alive. The researchers employ a comparative analysis methodology between squids, military ships, startup firms in the defense industry and strategic supply chains using th