Essays about: "IKEA production"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 49 essays containing the words IKEA production.

1. 21. Waste wood for electricity production - Possible solutions for IKEA Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

   Author : Glenn Karlsson; Damun Alm; [2016]
   Keywords : Gasification; green energy; energy; electricity production; combined heat and power; sawdust; chips; waste wood utilization; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This master thesis is written at the faculty of engineering at Lund University in collaboration with IKEA Industry. The aim is to analyze the potential in electricity production from excess wood biomass coming from production. The available biomass varies in form, quantity, size and moisture content. READ MORE

3. 22. Breaking the silos: Bridging the resource nexus in the textile industry when adapting to Zero Liquid Discharge

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Maja Dahlgren; [2016]
   Keywords : Sustainable development; resource nexus; rebound effect; multiple benefits; multiple effects; textile industry; Zero Liquid Discharge ZLD ;

   Abstract : The concept of resource nexus is an acknowledgement of the interconnections between the uses of natural resources. This research will further the work done on the resource nexus by examining the multiple effects of measures taken in the Indian textile industry to lower the costs incurred due to the implementation of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD). READ MORE

4. 23. Designing sustainable innovations : Opportunities for new life cycles within the furniture industry

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

   Author : Zeno Comacchio; [2016]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Life Cycle Design; Design for Environment; reuse; recovery; disassembly; remanufacturing; system thinking; innovation; sustainability; sustainable development; furniture industry; IKEA;

   Abstract : The Linear Economy cannot any longer be sustained by the eco-system: virgin resources are limited and destined to terminate soon if the contemporary production and consumption model will be maintained. For this reason, in the last few years Circular Economy has become an increasingly discussed topic worldwide. READ MORE

5. 24. The Development of a Purchasing Cost Model Facilitating Decision-making at Tetra Pak Packaging Solutions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Oscar Magnuson; Alexander Bäckström; [2015]
   Keywords : Purchasing cost model; Cost management; Purchasing sophistication; Supplier management; Supplier selection; Sourcing decision-making; Landed cost; TCO; Cost-engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : A purchasing cost model is a tool used to facilitate decision-making for selection, evaluation and development of suppliers. The model consists of a set of cost components, which at the bottom line constitute a total cost for a certain purchase. READ MORE

6. 25. Success factors when ramping up the production and transport coordination between suppliers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Samuel Olsson; [2015]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The importance to cut costs and to be as efficient as possible has never been as important as it is today in order to stay competitive in the market. IKEA are currently facing increasing challenges with the production growth due to a high demand from the market and goals for 2020. READ MORE