Global logistics challenges and strategic solutions : a case study of Koneteollisuus Oy
Kudriavtsev, Anatolii (2025)
2025
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This paper examines how Koneteollisuus Oy employs adaptive solutions to deal with logistical interruptions and preserve supply chain resilience in the face of today's global problems. Given the higher unpredictability in international shipping, custom processes and part supply chains; this is a particularly pressing concern. The report examines the key factors contributing to the Company's Logistics Risk, specifically the closure of the Russian-Finnish border, stricter Customs Procedures, the need for accurate documentation related to deliveries, and restrictions due to infrastructure. Specifically, it evaluates how operational and strategic decision-making contributes to the reliability of the logistics process.
The qualitative descriptive methodological framework of the study included one case study of Koneteollisuus Oy. Data collection occurred via document analysis of both corporate and industry documents along with structured interviews of five key personnel within the firm (12:00 17.11.2025). Due to the nature of the study design, this provided an opportunity to gain a clear understanding of the tools that firms utilize to manage risk in practice, the true impacts of external constraints on day-to-day logistics activities and the procedures which allow firms to be agile in response to those constraints. An outline of the methodologies used to analyze the data allowed the re-searchers to evaluate whether or not the methodology was applicable to the study questions.
The results indicated that logistics resilience can be achieved by employing a combination of flexible and adaptable strategies that include alternative delivery routes, tight documentation controls, improved warehouse designs, properly labeled equipment, and continuous cost monitoring. Trust built with customers through years of excellent service delivery are perceived to be a primary intangible resource that enable a company to respond to disruptions. The study shows that flexibility, the capacity to swiftly reorganize supply chains, and a strategic view of the future, such as the creation of online spare parts distribution channels, provide the groundwork for further enhancing supply chain resilience. The findings may be valuable for both practitioners and future academic study on logistics resilience.
The qualitative descriptive methodological framework of the study included one case study of Koneteollisuus Oy. Data collection occurred via document analysis of both corporate and industry documents along with structured interviews of five key personnel within the firm (12:00 17.11.2025). Due to the nature of the study design, this provided an opportunity to gain a clear understanding of the tools that firms utilize to manage risk in practice, the true impacts of external constraints on day-to-day logistics activities and the procedures which allow firms to be agile in response to those constraints. An outline of the methodologies used to analyze the data allowed the re-searchers to evaluate whether or not the methodology was applicable to the study questions.
The results indicated that logistics resilience can be achieved by employing a combination of flexible and adaptable strategies that include alternative delivery routes, tight documentation controls, improved warehouse designs, properly labeled equipment, and continuous cost monitoring. Trust built with customers through years of excellent service delivery are perceived to be a primary intangible resource that enable a company to respond to disruptions. The study shows that flexibility, the capacity to swiftly reorganize supply chains, and a strategic view of the future, such as the creation of online spare parts distribution channels, provide the groundwork for further enhancing supply chain resilience. The findings may be valuable for both practitioners and future academic study on logistics resilience.