Essays about: "ikea supply chain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 essays containing the words ikea supply chain.

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. Water Risk Assessment of Agricultural Raw Materials in a Global Supply Chain : A Case Study of IKEA

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Victoria Berggren; [2022]
   Keywords : Water Risk Assessment; Freshwater; Water Depletion; Water Availability; Agricultural Raw Materials; Soy; Palm Oil; Agricultural Management Practices; and Material Sourcing; Riskbedömning för vatten; sötvatten; vattenbrist; vattentillgång; jordbruksråmaterial; soja; palmolja; jordbruksförvaltningsmetoder och materialförsörjning;

   Abstract : Current mass consumption and production patterns have led to an unsustainable use of natural resources, including freshwater, which is one the most crucial natural resources for people and the planet. Agricultural production systems are alone responsible for 72 percent of all global water withdrawals. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. 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

6. 5. 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