Essays about: "ikea problems"

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  1. 16. A Strategic Framework for Improving Inventory Management Decisions at IKEA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Ida Ellesson; Viktor Hultin; [2016]
    Keywords : inventory management; inventory planning; supply chain management; organization; inventory strategy; consumer goods; seasonal demand; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background IKEA has realized the potential benefits of improving inventory management on a strategic level. For IKEA as a market leader in the home furnishing business, an efficient supply chain and proper management of inventory is of crucial importance in order to support their business idea of offering lowpriced products to the many people. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Ikea message: deconstructing Ikea's environmental discourse - Sustainability and profit

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Kenneth Ravn; [2016]
    Keywords : Ikea; ecological modernization; sustainable development; consumption; discourse; critical discourse analysis; human ecology; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : During the recent decades, concerns about the environment and climate change have progressively gained importance in political, social and economic arenas. Amid environmental conferences and international political negotiations, on the business side corporations have scrambled to find ways to secure themselves and even prosper on an environmentally aware consumer base. READ MORE

  4. 18. Investigation and Evaluation of Methods for Measuring Surface Texture on Worktops and Kitchen Fronts

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Christian Öhrström; Aniol Salvador Soy; [2013]
    Keywords : Surface Texture; Surface Roughness; Texture Pattern; Laminates; Profilometer.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In this Master Thesis different methods for measuring and evaluating surface textures have been investigated and evaluated. A method for digitizing textures called photometric stereo have also been studied. READ MORE

  5. 19. Mapping and analysis of a distribution process in a make-to-order supply chain

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Björn Andersson; Tobias Brink; [2013]
    Keywords : Supply chain; process mapping; Value Stream Mapping; Swimlane flowchart; process analysis; process improvement; make-to-order; distribution; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Supply chains become more and more complex. Mapping can be a good way to understand a company’s supply chain and its processes. IKEA’s Direct Delivery Customer (DDC) process has a rather unique characteristic at IKEA. READ MORE

  6. 20. Supplier Capacity at IKEA – Capacity planning from an outside-in perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Johanna Viklund; Johanna Larsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Capacity Planning; Supplier Capacity; Process implementation; Process evaluation; Kapacitetsplanering; Leverantörskapacitet; Process implementering; Process utvärdering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background:IKEA has, during a long time, experienced problems with incorrect capacities registered in their system. There is no standardized way of working with registering and updating the information regarding capacity today. Therefore, the information regarding the suppliers’ capacities does not reflect the reality. READ MORE