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Case
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Reference no. 604-057-1
Subject category: Economics, Politics and Business Environment
Authors: Ari PJ Vepsalainen (Aalto University School of Business); Tuomas Kokkonen (Aalto University School of Business); Katariina Kemppainen (Aalto University School of Business)
Published by: Aalto University School of Economics (formerly HSE)
Published in: 2004
Length: 26 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Logistics strategy and systems; Distribution systems and costs; Transportation; Computational model for distribution costs; Process bottlenecks; Supply chain management; Industry structure; Customer requirements; Logistics infrastructure; Logistics services
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Abstract

The case describes the challenges in the Finnish paper industry and logistics service providers linked to distribution strategies and the development of logistics infrastructure and logistics services. It deals with the distribution solution of a Finnish paper manufacturer at the turn of the 21st century in the European market. The challenge is to improve its cost-efficiency through redesign without compromising the long-term objectives of the company.
Location:
Finland, EU
Industry:
Logistics
Size:
Middle
Other setting(s):
2002-2003
Teaching note
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Reference no. 604-057-8
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Ari PJ Vepsalainen (Aalto University School of Business); Tuomas Kokkonen (Aalto University School of Business); Katariina Kemppainen (Aalto University School of Business)
Published by: Aalto University School of Economics (formerly HSE)
Published in: 2004
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract

The case describes the challenges in the Finnish paper industry and logistics service providers linked to distribution strategies and the development of logistics infrastructure and logistics services. It deals with the distribution solution of a Finnish paper manufacturer at the turn of the 21st century in the European market. The challenge is to improve its cost-efficiency through redesign without compromising the long-term objectives of the company.

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Location:
Finland, EU
Industry:
Logistics
Size:
Middle
Other setting(s):
2002-2003

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Teaching note
-
Reference no. 604-057-8
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Ari PJ Vepsalainen (Aalto University School of Business); Tuomas Kokkonen (Aalto University School of Business); Katariina Kemppainen (Aalto University School of Business)
Published by: Aalto University School of Economics (formerly HSE)
Published in: 2004
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details