Analysis of the Order Penetration Point Alternatives in the Nordic Paper Industry Supply Chains

The paper analyses the order penetration point alternatives under various situational variables in the Nordic paper industry setting. The analysis is carried out as a factorial experimental design on a simulation model constructed for the purpose. Order data from seven cases and previous research are used to arrive at meaningful factor values. The situational variables are found to affect the inventory vrs. delivery time trade-offs and with some situational variable values chioice OP3 is not pareto-optimal in comparison to OP2.