Essays about: "ikea supply chain process"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words ikea supply chain process.

1. 1. Developing Guidelines for Proactive Supply Chain Risk Management - A Case Study at IKEA Category Food Logistic Services

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Isabella Dahlheim; Anna Myhrman; [2023]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Risk Management SCRM ; Proactive SCRM; Risk Management Maturity; Risk Culture; Learnings Lessons Learned ; Multiple Case Study; Design Science Research Approach; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The number of supply chain disruptions has increased over the last couple of years. The Covid-19 Pandemic, blockage of the Suez Canal and Russian invasion of Ukraine are some well-known examples of disruptions. READ MORE

3. 2. Introducing Paper Pallets to the IKEA Food Supply Chain - What is the Potential and Will the Temperature be Retained during Transportation?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Ellen Bengtsson; Pernilla Johansson; [2022]
   Keywords : Paper pallets; temperature-controlled transport; food supply chain; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Introducing Paper Pallets to the IKEA Food Supply Chain - What are the Potentials and Will the Temperature be Retained during Transport? Contribution: This thesis is produced with equal efforts from both authors, where each author has been involved in each and every step of the process. Problem description: Paper pallets with 50 mm feet have been used in IKEA Furniture for several years with both positive financial and environmental benefits. READ MORE

4. 3. Recycling methods for glass fibre-reinforced plastic polymers : Glass fibre composites in a circular economy?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntes

   Author : Hanna Karlsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Composites; Glass; Fibre; Reinforced; Recycling; Circular economy; Circularity; Reinforcement; Plastic; Polymer; End-of-life; Reuse; Waste; Materials Chemistry; Chemistry;

   Abstract : The reinforced composite industry is expanding. This raises the need for more sustainable resource use and waste management. A concept to combat both is circularity, creating a loop between the raw resources and the waste. Two important parts of circularity are recycling and reusing. READ MORE

5. 4. The impact of the wet dyeing process on the environmental sustainability : A case study of IKEA and their usage of water, energy and chemicals

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Paulina Abrahamsson; Maja Johannesson; [2022]
   Keywords : Wet dyeing process; Pad-dry-pad-steam; Cold pad batch; Pigment dyeing; Reactive dye; Pigments; Spray dyeing; Foam dyeing; Airflow dyeing; Supercritical carbon dioxide dyeing; Natural colorants; bacterial colorants; environmental sustainability.;

   Abstract : Background: As a company it is more important than ever to consider the environmental sustainability aspect within the whole supply chain and all the stakeholders. Studies show that people's concerns about environmental sustainability increases and will continue to grow in the future. READ MORE

6. 5. Stickering of Food Products at IKEA – Improving a Process Through Learning from Others

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : John Nyqvist; Victoria Vernet; [2021]
   Keywords : Stickering; labelling; packaging information requirements; food supply chain; process maturity; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Stickering of Food Products at IKEA–Improving a Process Through Learning from Others; Increasing process maturity to ensure future performance Authors: John Nyqvist and Victoria Vernet Supervisors: Eva Berg, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Problem description: Stickering has been used at IKEA for a long time to create compliant food products on markets where volumes are too low. Low volumes make it economically challenging to create compliant artworks and to produce large enough batches to meet cost requirements. READ MORE