Essays about: "ikea low cost strategy"

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1. 1. 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

3. 2. Direct Material Safety Stock Standard - A Study at IKEA Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Oskar Strömberg; Oscar Gustavsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Safety stock; safety time; safety stock under MRP; inventory control; Combining safety stock and safety time; decision support framework; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Direct Material Safety Stock Standard Authors: Oscar Gustavsson, Oskar Strömberg Supervisors: Gustaf Lilja, IKEA Industry Eva Berg, Division of Industrial management and logistics, Lund University Contribution: This thesis has been a complete elaboration between the two authors. Each author has been involved in every part of the process. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Improving product availability: A case study at IKEA Kitchen and Dining

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Drilon Polozani; Gabriel Vojin; [2017]
   Keywords : Product availability; In-store availability; Stock-outs; Out of stock; Root causes; Retail supply chain; Supply chain management; IKEA; Home furnishing; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : A global and still expanding leader in the home furnishing industry, IKEA, with its head office for development of the product range in Swedish Älmhult, wants to reach out to as many customers as possible. Cost efficiency has always been a driver, but in recent years an initiative on product availability has been launched, aiming to increase customer satisfaction. READ MORE

6. 5. Modularity and its Effects on Operations and Logistics - A Case Study at IKEA Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Jacob Larsson; Johan Gadde; [2016]
   Keywords : Modularisation; Product architecture; Manufacturing; and Logistics; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : For a modern company to stay competitive on the market, efficient solutions and production systems are often needed. The customer also request more variants while still paying the same low price as before. To keep cost as low as possible several strategies and aspects can be analysed and implemented. READ MORE