A1 Journal article (refereed)
Finnish forest-based companies in transition to the circular bioeconomy : drivers, organizational resources and innovations (2020)

Näyhä, A. (2020). Finnish forest-based companies in transition to the circular bioeconomy : drivers, organizational resources and innovations. Forest Policy and Economics, 110, Article 101936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2019.05.022

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Näyhä, Annukka

Journal or series: Forest Policy and Economics

ISSN: 1389-9341

eISSN: 1872-7050

Publication year: 2020

Volume: 110

Issue number: 0

Article number: 101936

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication country: Netherlands

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2019.05.022

Publication open access: Not open

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Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/65786

Abstract

Overall, this study indicates that in order to successfully manage the transition, companies need to have a deep understanding of what is needed, required and accepted by the markets and society, and they must develop the organizational resources and capabilities to sustainably respond to these requirements. It is important to note, however, that in addition to the current needs, companies must prepare for future needs and challenges, meaning that achieving long-term competiveness requires future-oriented strategic thinking. It also needs to be remembered that this transition is not dependent only on the companies; wide-scale societal effort is also needed.

Keywords: forest sector; forest industry; enterprises; circular economy; bioeconomy; transitional phase; resources; innovations

Free keywords: forest-based sector; Finnish companies; transition; circular bioeconomy

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2020

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