Essays about: "ikea business plan"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words ikea business plan.

  1. 1. Self transportation of goods for consumers from a retail store: A Pilot study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Shebin Thomas; [2020]
    Keywords : Supply chain management; consumers; last-mile delivery; retail management; self-service; packaging design; packaging logistics.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The Last-mile delivery is seen as an emerging attention due to the increased focus on e-commerce and Omni-channel retailing. Due to these and since it involves end consumers, organizations look for innovative solutions to provide customers with a service fulfillment option. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Improving the internal efficiency at IKEA After Sales focusing on the development of a warehouse management system

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Camilla Markén; Emma Hultqvist; [2017]
    Keywords : Astro; efficiency; flow; M3; Lean; warehouse management system; Astro; effektivitet; flöde; M3; lagersystem; Lean;

    Abstract : A warehouse management system shall handle warehousing operations with the aim of gaining control over the company's storage capacity and inventory management. It should support functions such as goods receiving, warehousing, order receiving and orderpicking. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. A Strategic Framework for Improving Inventory Management Decisions at IKEA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Ida Ellesson; Viktor Hultin; [2016]
    Keywords : inventory management; inventory planning; supply chain management; organization; inventory strategy; consumer goods; seasonal demand; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background IKEA has realized the potential benefits of improving inventory management on a strategic level. For IKEA as a market leader in the home furnishing business, an efficient supply chain and proper management of inventory is of crucial importance in order to support their business idea of offering lowpriced products to the many people. READ MORE