Olli-Pekka Hilmola
Visiting Professor
Research subject: Industrial Engineering and Management
About the researcher
Hilmola is a professor of industrial management at Lappeenranta/Lahti University of Technology and a researcher at the University of Gävle. His research interests include transportation systems, infrastructure development, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain management. Research methods used include case study, mathematical modeling, simulation, and survey research. He has been consortium leader, project leader and principal researcher in numerous national and international research projects. Total amount of research funding received equals roughly 20 MSEK. Many of the previous projects are relevant for the current application, covering aspects such as supply chain design, offshoring and outsourcing principles and competitive manufacturing in developed countries. He is a supervisor for several doctoral students, has published more than 180 scientific journal articles and is well cited. His research has won several awards.
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Articles
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Hilmola, O., Li, H., Hilletofth, P. & Fjellström, D. (2025). Evaluation of EU-27 countries as manufacturing location: Strengths and weaknesses model. Springer, 10.1007/s12063-024-00539-4 [More information]
Lähdeaho, O. & Hilmola, O. (2024). An exploration of quantitative models and algorithms for vehicle routing optimization and traveling salesman problems. Elsevier, Supply Chain Analytics, 5 (), (100056-100056). 10.1016/j.sca.2023.100056 [More information]
Otsason, R., Hilmola, O., Tapaninen, U. & Tovar, B. (2024). Business Opportunities for a Ground Effect Vehicle - Case of Canary Islands. De Gruyter, Transport and Telecommunication, 25 (4), (473-482). 10.2478/ttj-2024-0034 [More information]
Hilmola, O., Fjellström, D. & Hilletofth, P. (2024). Era of uncertain events: Swedish foreign trade in 2010–2023. Springer, Marine Development, 2 (1), 10.1007/s44312-024-00037-y [More information]
Persson, E., Hilmola, O. & Hilletofth, P. (2024). Proactive Relocation Decision-Making in a Multinational Manufacturing Network. Elsevier, Procedia Computer Science, 232 (), (43-52). 10.1016/j.procs.2024.01.005 [More information]
Hilmola, O., Li, H., Hilletofth, P. & Fjellström, D. (2023). A Supply Chain Perspective Reviewing Shoring Cases. OSCM, Operations and Supply Chain Management, 16 (4), (524-534). [More information]
Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2023). Competitive priorities and capabilities: High-cost country case survey. Emerald, Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing, 16 (3), (641-660). 10.1108/JGOSS-02-2022-0009 [More information]
Hilmola, O. (2023). In the Midst of the Coronavirus and Geopolitical Crises—Inventory Efficiency and Challenges Faced in Finland. MDPI, Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 16 (1), 10.3390/jrfm16010012 [More information]
Ascic, I., Ascic, J., Hilletofth, P., Pimenta, M. & Hilmola, O. (2022). An evaluation of critical capabilities and improvement areas for competitive manufacturing in a developed country environment. MDPI, Sustainability, 14 (11), 10.3390/su14116678 [More information]
Elias, M., Bartocci Liboni, L., Cezarino, L., Pinheiro Martins, F., Lopes Pimenta, M., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2022). Shedding Light on the Brazilian Amazon Biotrade: A Study on Sustainable Development in Native Communities. MDPI, Sustainability, 14 (19), 10.3390/su141912826 [More information]
Hilmola, O., Lähdeaho, O., Henttu, V. & Hilletofth, P. (2020). Covid-19 Pandemic: Early Implications for North European Manufacturing and Logistics. MDPI, Sustainability, 12 (20), 10.3390/su12208315 [More information]
Hilmola, O., Kiisler, A. & Hilletofth, P. (2017). Cabotage and Sulphur Regulation Change. InderScience Publishers, International Journal of Business and Systems Research, 11 (4), (417-428). [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Hilmola, O. & Wang, Y. (2016). Simulation based decision support systems in the supply chain context. Emerald, Industrial management & data systems, 116 (2), [More information]
Andersson, R., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2015). Lean implementation in the geriatric care sector in Sweden. International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage (IJSSCA), 9 (1), (56-71). [More information]
Hilmola, O., Lorentz, H., Hilletofth, P. & Malmsten, J. (2015). Manufacturing strategy in SMEs and its performance implications. Industrial management & data systems, 115 (6), (1004-1021). [More information]
Yurtkulu, E., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2014). Extended service use and new product possibilities in Swedish trucking. World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research (WRITR), 5 (1), (80-98). [More information]
Andersson, R., Hilletofth, P., Manfredsson, P. & Hilmola, O. (2014). Lean Six Sigma strategy in telecom manufacturing. Emerald, Industrial management & data systems, 114 (6), (904-921). [More information]
Eriksson, D., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2013). Creating value through wholesaler and retailer interface. Emerald, Industrial management & data systems, 113 (8), (1169-1188). 10.1108/IMDS-02-2013-0078 [More information]
Eriksson, D., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2013). Linking Moral Disengagement to Supply Chain Practices. Inderscience, World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research (WRITR), 4 (2/3), (207-225). [More information]
Eriksson, D., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2013). Supply chain configuration and moral disengagement. Inderscience, International Journal of procurement management, 6 (6), (718-736). [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Eriksson, D. & Hilmola, O. (2012). Two Sides of a Token. Inderscience, International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 7 (2), (101-122). [More information]
Hedenstierna, P., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2011). Integrative purchasing and inventory control at wood retailer. International Journal of procurement management, 4 (2), (139-155). [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Hilmola, O. & Claesson, F. (2011). In-transit distribution strategy. Emerald, Industrial management & data systems, 111 (1), (20-40). [More information]
Claesson, F., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2011). Supply chain planning in automotive sector. Conradi Research Review, 6 (2), (33-54). [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Ujvari, S., Lättilä, L. & Hilmola, O. (2010). Agent-based decision support for maintenance service provider. International Journal of Services Sciences, 3 (2/3), (194-215). [More information]
Hilmola, O., Ujvari, S., Torkkeli, M., Lorentz, H. & Andersson, T. (2010). From Northern Europe to Russia and Asia, and vice versa. InderScience Publishers, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 6 (2), (205-217). [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Aslam, T. & Hilmola, O. (2010). Multi-agent based supply chain management. International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, 7 (2/3), (184-206). [More information]
Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2010). Role of logistics outsourcing on supply chain strategy and management. d, Strategic Outsourcing, 3 (1), (46-61). [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Hilmola, O. & Ujvari, S. (2010). Teaching ERP in logistics curriculum. Inderscience, International Journal of Business Information Systems, 6 (3), (295-314). [More information]
Ujvari, S. & Hilmola, O. (2009). Semi-autonomous vehicles with routing flexibility. InderScience Publishers, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 5 (4), (444-462). [More information]
Hilmola, O., Abraha, D. & Lorentz, H. (2008). Export based strategy or manufacturing establishment?. InderScience Publishers, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 4 (2), (155-183). [More information]
Ujvari, S. & Hilmola, O. (2008). Simulation of Automatic Guided Vehicle systems in manufacturing environment. InderScience Publishers, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management (IJMTM), 15 (1), (45-63). [More information]
Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2008). Supply chain management in fashion and textile industry. Inderscience, International Journal of Services Sciences, 1 (2), (127-147). [More information]
Hilmola, O., Ujvari, S. & Szekely, B. (2007). Deregulation of Railroads and future development scenarios in Europe. InderScience, World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research (WRITR), 1 (2), (146-169). [More information]
Hernant, M., Andersson, T. & Hilmola, O. (2007). Managing retail chain profitability based on local competitive conditions. Emerald, International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 35 (11), (912-935). [More information]
Jäger, K., Ujvari, S. & Hilmola, O. (2007). Operating as a third-party logistics integrator without any distribution operations ownership. InderScience Publishers, International Journal of Services and Standards, 3 (2), (154-168). [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Lorentz, H., Savolainen, V., Hilmola, O. & Ivanova, O. (2007). Using Eurasian land-bridge in logistics operations. World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research (WRITR), 1 (2), (183-201). [More information]
Ujvari, S. & Hilmola, O. (2006). Advanced manufacturing simulation. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Industrial management & data systems, 106 (8), (1166-1186). [More information]
Other academic
Hilletofth, P., Hilmola, O. & Lorentz, H. (2013). Editorial. Inderscience, World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research (WRITR), 4 (2/3), (97-98). [More information]
Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2012). Editorial. InderScience, International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 7 (2), (99-100). [More information]
Conference papers
Oskari, L. & Hilmola, O. (2024). Environmental sustainability capabilities in transportation, logistics and supply chains: literature review and bibliometric analysis. [More information]
Hilmola, O., Fjellström, D. & Hilletofth, P. (2024). Era of Uncertain Events: Swedish Foreign Trade in 2010-2023. [More information]
Fjellström, D., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2024). MNE governance of GVC under geopolitical disruptions: Developing resilience under new realities. [More information]
Yurtkulu, E., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2013). Value and risk of extended services within Swedish road freight sector. : Proceedings of the 20th International Annual EurOMA Conference, International Annual EurOMA Conference, 2013. [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Claesson, F. & Hilmola, O. (2010). In-transit distribution strategy : hope for European factories. : Rapid Modelling and Quick Response: Intersection of Theory and Practice. S. 249-262. [More information]
Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2010). Role of Emerging Markets in Demand-Supply Chain Management. : Proceedings of the 15th annual Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium. S. 1-16. [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Lättilä, L. & Hilmola, O. (2009). Agent Based Decision Support in Manufacturing Supply Chain. [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Lättilä, L., Ujvari, S. & Hilmola, O. (2009). Agent-based decision support in maintenance service operations. : Proceedings of the 16th International Annual EurOMA Conference. [More information]
Hedenstierna, P., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2009). An integrative approach to inventory control. : Rapid Modelling for Increasing Competitiveness : Tools and Mindset. S. 105-118. [More information]
Hedenstierna, P., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2009). Design of a Framework for Inventory Control - Evaluation of Forecasting and Inventory Control Systems. : Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing 2009 (FAIM 2009). S. 573-580. [More information]
Hedenstierna, P., Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2009). Design of a framework for inventory control : Evaluation of forecasting and inventory control system. : Rapid Modelling for Increasing Competitiveness : Tools and Mindset: Proceedings of the 1st Rapid Modeling Conference. S. 573-580. [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Ericsson, D., Hilmola, O. & Hedenstierna, P. (2009). New product development in a manufacturing company : A challenge for supply chain management. : Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, 2009. S. 1169-1177. [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Ericsson, D., Hilmola, O. & Ujvari, S. (2008). Differentiated Supply Chains Strategies Based on Customer Insights. : Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM 2008), Skövde, 30/6-2/7, 2008. Länk [More information]
Saranen, J., Hilmola, O. & Ujvari, S. (2008). Modelling Stochastic Elements in Transportation System Simulation : Evidence from Four Projects. [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Ujvari, S. & Hilmola, O. (2007). Information fusion in maintenance planning. : Proceedings of Swedish Production Symposium, Göteborg, Sweden, 2007. [More information]
Hilmola, O., Torkkeli, M., Andersson, T., Ujvari, S. & Lorentz, H. (2006). From Northern Europe to Russia and Asia, and Vice Versa : Traffic Flow Analysis – Current Situation and Development trends. : Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Industrial Logistics, ICIL '2006. S. 96-107. [More information]
Chapters in books
Laasma, A., Otsason, R., Tapaninen, U. & Hilmola, O. (2024). Decarbonising coastal ferries: Case of the Estonian state fleet ferry. Towards a Zero-Emissions and Digitalized Transport Sector. UK, Edward Elgar Publishing. S. 121-139. [More information]
Tapaninen, U. & Hilmola, O. (2024). Profitability of Shipping and the Role of Fleet Ownership — North European Company Case Study. Handbook of Digital Innovation, Transformation, and Sustainable Development in a Post-Pandemic Era. Boca Raton, USA, CRC Press. S. 311-329. [More information]
Hilletofth, P., Lättilä, L. & Hilmola, O. (2009). Agent-based decision support in manufacturing supply chain. Agent and Multi-Agent Systems: Technologies and Applications: Proceedings of the 3rd International KES Symposium. Berlin, Springer Verlag. S. 677-686. [More information]
Hilletofth, P. & Hilmola, O. (2009). ERP Training through Traditional and Intensive Course Formats. Lappeenranta University of Technology. [More information]
Szekely, B., Saranen, J., Hilmola, O., Toikka, T. & Hilletofth, P. (2008). Globalization and international division of work. Proceedings of the 4th Railway logistics Seminar: Co-operation among Transportation Modes in Northern Europe : Research report 200. Kouvola, Finland, Lappeenranta University of Technology. S. 181-198. [More information]
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