Essays about: "the IKEA model"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 90 essays containing the words the IKEA model.

  1. 21. Simmulating pullout forces in particleboard

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Mekanik och hållfasthetslära

    Author : Tapiwanashe Phiri; Niklas Björkman; [2019]
    Keywords : transversely isotropic material; orthotropic material; particleboard; finite element analysis; material model;

    Abstract : Pull-out forces of screws and connectors in particleboard are particularly important when designing for strength and, or assembly in the furniture industry. The aim of this thesis was to develop a simulation model of particleboard that can predict pull-out forces of screws better than the currently used simulation model at IKEA of Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 22. Making grid capacity available through heat pump control

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

    Author : Karin Arding; Siri In de Betou; [2019]
    Keywords : Grid; capacity; electricity; Uppsala; IKEA; peak shaving; electric bus; bus depot; lumped capacity model; Region Uppsala;

    Abstract : In this report the problem of constructing a bus depot with electrical buses despite the lack of grid capacity, was analyzed. A potential solution is investigated, namely smart control of heat pumps in industries. READ MORE

  4. 23. EVALUATION OF IKEA AS A SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY ACTOR IN THE CONTEXT OF INDIA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Emma Åberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; IKEA; sustainability forestry; legitimacy; external stakeholders; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The ubiquity of the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) allows for it to be carried across all spectrums of society and moulded to fit a variety of different norms and understandings. Despite the lack of a universal definition, the modern-day understanding of CSR is heavily based upon corporation’s environmental and sustainable development practices. READ MORE

  5. 24. Developing a Virtual Consumer: From Human Skin to FE Modelling

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Viktor Hultgren; Gustaf Svanberg; [2019]
    Keywords : FEM; Skin; Dermis; Motion Capture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the 'on-the-go' society of today, the use of single unit beverage packages has increased. Consequently, the interaction between the consumer and the package have also attracted greater interest when trying to gain advantages in a competitive market. READ MORE

  6. 25. 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