Essays about: "ikea current situation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words ikea current situation.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. Measured and managed - Energy Monitoring Systems within IKEA Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Jenny Abrahamsson; Nefeli Gavriilidou; [2018]
    Keywords : Energy monitoring system; energy efficiency; energy performance indicators; energy management; industry; IKEA Industry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : IKEA Industry has ambitious goals for increasing energy efficiency at the production sites. Energy monitoring systems are therefore an important tool towards fulfilling those goals. The purpose of this master thesis is to get an overview and map the current situation at the production sites. READ MORE

  4. 3. The impact of omni-channel retailing on demand planning for new products at IKEA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Emma Wilhelmsson; Henrik Persson; [2018]
    Keywords : Forecasting; demand planning; demand forecasting for new products; omni-channel; demand; e-commerce; new products; new product introduction; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Omni-channel retailing has led to customers becoming more demanding and less tolerant than before. For instance, customers are demanding shorter delivery times, and higher precision in deliveries. Unless retailers adapt to an omni-channel approach today, their business is likely to suffer. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Time-based process mapping based on a case study of IKEA’s appliances’ transit

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : RongHao Zhan; [2016]
    Keywords : Time-based process mapping; VSM;

    Abstract : This research will focus on how applied the Time-based process mapping applied into the practical case. By comparing the difference between traditional process mapping tools and Time-based process map(TBPM), this research find out which kind of company and situation is suitable for TBPM and the reasons why the TBPM is suitable for this situation. READ MORE