Essays about: "demand management in IKEA"

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1. 1. Responsible paper sourcing in a global matrix organised retail company

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

   Author : Annie Sandgren; [2019]
   Keywords : CSR; paper industry; reputational risk; supply network; traceability; försörjningsnätverk; pappersindustrin; spårbarhet;

   Abstract : Pressure from regulation as well as customer demand on responsibly sourced and produced goods and services is greater than ever. IKEA is considered a bench mark company as regards CSR in global supply chains and now a system needs to be put in place to also secure responsible paper sourcing. READ MORE

3. 2. Direct Material Safety Stock Standard - A Study at IKEA Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Oskar Strömberg; Oscar Gustavsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Safety stock; safety time; safety stock under MRP; inventory control; Combining safety stock and safety time; decision support framework; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Direct Material Safety Stock Standard Authors: Oscar Gustavsson, Oskar Strömberg Supervisors: Gustaf Lilja, IKEA Industry Eva Berg, Division of Industrial management and logistics, Lund University Contribution: This thesis has been a complete elaboration between the two authors. Each author has been involved in every part of the process. READ MORE

4. 3. Combination of Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Green Marketing: Customer Expectations in Furniture Retail

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Katharina Arnold Veronika; [2016-07-04]
   Keywords : sustainable supply chain management; green supply chain management; green marketing; sustainability; retail; furniture;

   Abstract : Sustainable supply chain management contributes significantly to make a product more sustainable, like by the use of raw materials from more sustainable, decrease in carbon footprint due to lighter material weight or increased transport efficiency and new technologies, or recyclability. With the emergence of an increasing demand for sustainable performance in the corporate world, and thus more sustainability communication, surprisingly sustainable supply chain or logistics related information is rarely included into a green marketing strategy. READ MORE

5. 4. Sustainable Innovation - Driving Factors in Large Firms

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Clara Alderin; Thao Do; [2016]
   Keywords : sustainable innovation; regulations; market demand; business opportunities; interfunctional collaboration; management commitment; knowledge management; corporate culture;

   Abstract : During recent years, there has been a growing interest in sustainable innovation both in academia and in practice. Our qualitative, multiple case study examines this emerging field in the context of large firms. By doing so, this thesis contributes to the understanding of the concept as well as the underlying factors driving sustainable innovation. READ MORE

6. 5. LoadSplunker - Dashboard

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Högskoleingenjörsutbildning i datateknik

   Author : Martin Szuter; Justin Rees; [2016]
   Keywords : ikea; hp; alm; performance center; loadrunner; analysis; splunk; loadsplunker; dashboard; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : At the IT department of IKEA, test specialists who are responsible for software testing are currently using a suite from Hewlett Packard called HP Application Lifecycle Management that includes an analysis tool for test result evaluation. During the implementation of this thesis work, the real world demand for a replacement of the analysis tool became apparent, as the interface of the analysis tool is regarded as being unnecessarily complicated to use, yet the test reports it generates are too simplistic and aesthetically unappealing. READ MORE