Arvoketjuihin

Arvoketjuihin is Finnish for the illative plural form of arvoketju, meaning value chains. In practice the expression is used when discussing entering, integrating into, or operating within multiple value chains. It reflects a focus on how goods, services and information flow through interconnected activities across organizations, sectors and borders.

A value chain describes the sequence of activities that add value to a product or service, from raw materials sourcing to final delivery and after-sales service. The concept, popularized in strategic management, is now often extended to global value chains (GVCs) that cross national boundaries and involve diverse participants such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and platforms. Arvoketjuihin thus refers to firms’ participation in and governance of these interconnected networks.

Typical components of value chains include primary activities—such as inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and service—and support activities like firm infrastructure, human resources, technology development and procurement. In modern practice, digital tools, data sharing, and platform-enabled coordination influence how companies join and operate within arvoketjuihin, shaping efficiency, flexibility and resilience.

Strategically, entering arvoketjuihin involves decisions about vertical integration, outsourcing, or forming alliances and partnerships. Companies aim to optimize value creation, reduce intermediation costs, improve traceability, and manage risks across the network. Sustainability and governance increasingly shape engagement with arvoketjuihin, prompting attention to supplier standards, transparency, and environmental impact.

See also: arvoketju, value chain, global value chain, supply chain management, Porter's value chain.