Essays about: "IKEA way of working"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 23 essays containing the words IKEA way of working.

1. 16. Improve and secure the Supplier Capacity Process for

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Martin Grönlund; Lena Sandberg; [2012]
   Keywords : Capacity Planning; ONE Supplier Capacity Process; Process Implementation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : To guarantee that the products in the IKEA catalogue are available when requested, IKEA needs to plan and secure capacity. IKEA has developed a process called ONE Supplier Capacity Process to solve supplier capacity issues in a more proactive way. The thesis is focused on suppliers’ in the category Frames and Mirrors with frames in Greater China. READ MORE

3. 17. Forecasting System at IKEA Jönköping

   University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   Author : Mahir Dugic; Daniel Zaulich; [2011]
   Keywords : Demand; forecasting; forecasting system; key performance indicators; retailing; supply chain management;

   Abstract : This thesis has been performed at IKEA Jönköping. The purpose was to identify what kind of forecasting system IKEA Jönköping is using and analyze its problems. READ MORE

4. 18. Stakeholder management in a multicultural environment : A case-study of a global retailer entering the Russian Market

   University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Dinara Izmaylova; Federica Zuccon; [2011]
   Keywords : stakeholder management; internationalization; cross-cultural management; global retailer;

   Abstract : Nowadays, an increasing number of global retailers such as IKEA, Carrefour and Auchan, are expanding their business internationally: internationalization is seen as a way to face competitors as well as to enhance position on the market. In particular, emerging markets are becoming a fertile field for investing resources due to their fast economic development and growing disposable income of the local population. READ MORE

5. 19. Organizational exposure to risk of unethical behaviour : in Eastern European timber purchasing organizations

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

   Author : Daniel Norberg; Emil Gustafsson; [2008]
   Keywords : corruption; purchasing; forestry; organization; timber;

   Abstract : Issues: The issues Swedwood asked us to explore in their Eastern European timber purchasing organizations were:  Have clear directives been given to each purchasing unit regarding the purpose and scope of its activities?  If so, what do these directives contain?  If so, how are these directives followed?  How are purchasing transactions planned and carried out?  What roles are involved in the purchasing process, and what are the responsibilities and authorities of each role?  Can the purchasing process, or parts of the process, be improved?  Can the company organize its purchasing units more effectively to ensure best practices? Purpose: The overall approach we took was to assess Swedwood's potential exposure to low levels of legal or ethical practices by benchmarking its actual practices, using the concept of best purchasing practices described in the literature. Method: To collected data using qualitative methods, since this is an appropriate way of raising the sensitive issues that needed to be addressed. READ MORE

6. 20. Leadership influencing Organisational creativity : the case of IKEA

   University essay from Handelshögskolan BBS

   Author : Totrakarntrakul Ratana; Jessica Sze Lang Yan; [2008]
   Keywords : Employees creativity; leadership; working environment; IKEA; learning organisation; organisational culture.;

   Abstract : Increasing competitions in the markets, companies are tending to acquire different potential competitive advantages. Cost-effective ways of doing business have been deeply underpinned in every leader’s minds. READ MORE