.... The results can be generalized with certain limitations to paper manufacturing located at a long distance from its customers. Findings This paper gives an important insight into the economics of the Finnish paper industry. From theory‐building point of view, the empirical process data show...

... be contacted at: pekka.koskinen@confideaconsulting.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Multinational companies Supply chain management Corporate strategy Distribution management Paper industry Finland The global pulp and paper industry is a major contributor to the overall...

...Pekka Koskinen; Olli‐Pekka Hilmola Purpose Owing to the consolidation and globalization of the paper industry, manufacturing units have keen interest to focus on particular product groups. While this specialization will create opportunities for scale economics in production, management of supply...

... with these challenges must be emphasized. The four challenges identified in this study are of such a complexity that they can only lend themselves to the evolutionary strategy. Such a strategy is in concert with the sensibility towards risk found in the paper industry. Originality/value This paper contributes...