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Flexibility Surprises – Its Significance and Its Value

In: Leveraging Flexibility

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  • Jochen Gerber

    (G5-Partners)

  • Hanjo Arms

    (A.T. Kearney)

  • Mathias Wiecher

    (A.T. Kearney)

  • Christian Danner

Abstract

A racing team’s flexibility is linked directly to economic decisions, such as whether to invest in the construction of a wind tunnel or simply to rent one as needed. Such a decision is influenced by the fact that CFD technology (Computational Fluid Dynamics) diminished the necessity of wind tunnel testing. This means that capital previously tied up in fixed assets can now be invested in learning about other ways to enhance speed, such as upgrading the design and construction of the rear wing – flexibility in practice. For example, by making a small slit in the cockpit, airflow is created. This is then channeled to the rear wing while driving.

Suggested Citation

  • Jochen Gerber & Hanjo Arms & Mathias Wiecher & Christian Danner, 2014. "Flexibility Surprises – Its Significance and Its Value," Springer Books, in: Leveraging Flexibility, edition 127, chapter 5, pages 56-62, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-642-54362-3_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-54362-3_5
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