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  1. 1. Humans as enablers of digital transformation of retailers: The design system SKAPA and its users as capabilities for IKEAs digital transformation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lauriane Martine Jambu; Nina Lotz; [2023]
    Keywords : digital transformation; retail industry; design system; dynamic capabilities; digital maturity; adoption; human factors; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore how a design system can serve as a resource for digital transformation within the retail industry, by drawing from the dynamic capabilities approach and the digital maturity framework by Pinto et al. (2023). READ MORE

  3. 2. Customer Co-creation and Dynamic Capabilities - An IKEA Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : SHALINI MEHRA; [2020]
    Keywords : Dynamic Capabilities; Customer Co-creation; Sustained Competitive Advantage; Microfoundations of Dynamic Capabilities; Dynamiska förmågor; kundsamskapande; Hållbar konkurrensfördel; Mikrofundationer av dynamiska förmågor;

    Abstract : Dynamic Capabilities of a firm bundle all the processes that enable it to sustain competitive advantage in today’s volatile markets. Study of the microfoundations of dynamic capabilities is a fairly new framework. Even so, it is a widely researched one. READ MORE

  4. 3. ‘Data over intuition’ – How big data analytics revolutionises the strategic decision-making processes in enterprises

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Filip Höcker; Finn Brand; [2020]
    Keywords : Big data; Big data analytics; Strategic decision-making; Strategy-as-practice; Data driven decision-making;

    Abstract : Background: Digital technologies are increasingly transforming traditional businesses, and their pervasive impact is leading to a radical restructuring of entire industries. While the significance of generating competitive advantages for businesses utilizing big data analytics is recognized, there is still a lack of consensus of big data analytics influencing strategic decision-making in organisations. READ MORE

  5. 4. Understanding the Management Control System Used by Hybrid Companies : A Case Study of IKEA and MIO.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Företagsekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Laury Chaussée; Marine Foray; [2018]
    Keywords : Hybrid companies; management control; Porter theory; pure strategy; tight control; furniture industry; IKEA; MIO;

    Abstract : Due to the globalization, companies have to review their strategy permanently. In the same way, they need to choose the right management control system which will be in line with their strategy. Recent research has been made and it was highlighted that new strategies have been created to face up to the globalization and stay competitive. READ MORE

  6. 5. Cost-based model for international logistics : case-study with IKEA Industry’s supply chain in Russia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Fredrik Jönsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Forest companies; IKEA Industry; International logistics; International supply chains; Logistics costs; Mapping; Russia forest sector; Sourcing; Supply chain management; Supply chain performance; IKEA Industri; Internationell logistik; Internationella värdekedjor; Kartläggning; Logistikkostnader; Optimering av värdekedjor; Rysk skogssektor; Skogsföretag; Värdekedjans prestation;

    Abstract : The global market is constantly changing, which implies that successful companies incessantly need to respond to new conditions of how they operate. One strong trend changing the structure of the market is globalization, making the business arena wider with intensified investments and trade across borders. READ MORE