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	Operations in 2002 Value Creation Market Sales and Deliveries Financial Result Non-recurring Items Financing and Capital Expenditure Risk Analysis Risk Management Funding and Financing Costs Interest Rate Risk Financial Credit Risk Customer Credit Risk Supplier Risk		Reports 2002  >  Financials 2002  >  Operations in 2002  >  Funding and Financing Costs  >  Supplier Risk Supplier Risk In many areas Stora Enso is dependent on suppliers and their ability to deliver a product at the right time and the right quality. The Group monitors its suppliers and uses, using a wide range in order to avoid situations that might jeopardise production. Furthermore, the ability of suppliers to meet quality stipulations, environmental compatibility and delivery times is of major importance to the efficiency of production and investment. Accordingly, to ensure compliance with these requirements, evaluation of suppliers, their products, transportation methods and other services is conducted regularly.