Essays about: "IKEA supplier development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words IKEA supplier development.

  1. 1. The impact of the wet dyeing process on the environmental sustainability : A case study of IKEA and their usage of water, energy and chemicals

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Paulina Abrahamsson; Maja Johannesson; [2022]
    Keywords : Wet dyeing process; Pad-dry-pad-steam; Cold pad batch; Pigment dyeing; Reactive dye; Pigments; Spray dyeing; Foam dyeing; Airflow dyeing; Supercritical carbon dioxide dyeing; Natural colorants; bacterial colorants; environmental sustainability.;

    Abstract : Background: As a company it is more important than ever to consider the environmental sustainability aspect within the whole supply chain and all the stakeholders. Studies show that people's concerns about environmental sustainability increases and will continue to grow in the future. READ MORE

  3. 2. An Exploratory Study of Sourcing Options for Alternative Materials to Leather - A Case Study at IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Akashdeep Maheshwari; David Marriaga Diaz; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Sustainability; Leather; Coated fabrics; Leather alternatives; Circular supply chain; Sustainable supply chain management; Purchasing strategic management; Supplier selection; LCA.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: An exploratory study of sourcing options for alternative materials to leather. Authors: Akashdeep Maheshwari and David Marriaga Diaz – Master Students in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Division of Engineering Logistics. Lunds Tekniska Högskola (LTH), Lund University. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainability Strategies in IKEA with the focus on Production and Suppliers

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Lilia Yang; Nanxiang Shao; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainability Supply Chain Management; Global Companies; Annual Reports; Strategies; Energy Efficiency; CO2 emissions; Waste; Environment;

    Abstract : “Waste of resources is a mortal sin at IKEA.” – Ingvar Kamprad IKEA, as one of the biggest furniture companies in the world (Alänge, 2015), makes it interesting to have a look into their practices to gain a deeper insight by looking at how they work on a more sustainable and environmental friendlier world. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Internal benchmark of IKEA's Sourcing Assignment processes and documents across business areas and categories - A multiple case study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Axel Heiskanen Nilsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Sourcing Assignment; Internal benchmark; Multiple-case study; Cross-case analysis; Internal best practice; Category management in purchasing; Category source sourcing plan; IKEA way of working; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: The IKEA Range & Supply organisation consists of business areas (BAs) and categories. BAs work with product development toward end-customers while the material-based categories work toward suppliers with purchasing and sourcing related tasks. READ MORE