Foreign capital as a means for globalization of Korean SMEs
3 April 2025 — South Korea is facing economic challenges from declining population and saturated domestic markets. Globalizing SMEs is becoming increasingly vital, and strategically leveraging foreign capital offers a viable pathway. To attract investors and succeed globally, SMEs must pursue outreach efforts, carry out pre-deal turnarounds, and implement risk mitigation.
The SME leader’s playbook for practical AI applications
7 January 2026 — Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption for SMEs is moving beyond experimentation toward structured and scalable capabilities. The question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to make it deliver practical results. The article is available in English and Korean.
Governance reform to accelerate SMEs’ growth in Korea
13 January 2025 — The Korean industrial ecosystem needs to reduce its excessive reliance on conglomerates and enhance the independence of SMEs. This shift would benefit individual companies and contribute to the value enhancement of the Korean economy.
Navigating Arctic ambitions: Opportunities and risks for Finland’s icebreaker industry
12 August 2025 — The Arctic region has emerged as a strategic focal point due to its vast economic potential and intensifying geopolitical competition. Finland is well-positioned to seize significant opportunities by strategically navigating complex opportunities and risks.
Driving a successful ERP program with a balanced focus on internal development and system implementation
29 August 2025 — ERP implementation programs often struggle to meet their promised business value. To succeed, an ERP initiative must be approached as a holistic business transformation, ensuring the organization is ready to fully utilize the new system.
Reddal CEO Forum: Finnish economy’s adaptability in an ever-changing world
14 July 2025 — On May 28, 2025, Reddal hosted the first event of a global series of CEO Forums, themed “Finnish economy’s adaptability in an ever-changing world”, exploring the key challenges and opportunities shaping Finland’s – and Europe’s – future.
Optimizing working capital in a downturn for resilience
18 December 2023 — Many companies struggle to free up cash via optimizing their net working capital (NWC). This article outlines a pragmatic process for optimizing NWC, adding practical key considerations. A systematic process is essential to free up cash reserves and shift from passive monitoring to active optimization.
Your supply chain can benefit from a practical implementation of the "China Plus One" strategy
12 November 2024 — Due to EU-China tit-for-tat tariffs and Trump's second term, companies seek supply chain alternatives. However, many doubt viability, worry about repercussions and struggle to achieve cost-saving. Pragmatic analysis and risk mitigations with a dynamic roadmap can maximize value capture.