Essays about: "literature review ikea"

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1. 21. Wooden products supply chain to India : a study on glue board planks and finished products

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

   Author : Carl Emil Sjögren; [2017]
   Keywords : activity based costing model; emerging markets; furniture; global; IKEA; international; management; risk; material;

   Abstract : We live in a global world with companies that operate in different countries and continents. This globalization creates great opportunities for companies to reach new markets, but also lead to increased competition. This competition makes it essential for companies to constantly work with costs. READ MORE

3. 22. 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

4. 23. Woven steel mesh for usage in beds : A case study for IKEA

   University essay from KTH/Flerskalig materialmodellering

   Author : Sandra Muhr; Kasim Aytekin; [2016]
   Keywords : STEEL MESH IKEA METAL FURNITURE MATERIAL DESIGN MODELING CAD COMSOL CES EDUPACK COMFORT;

   Abstract : This study examines whether woven metal mesh is an appropriate option for usage in beds and what material the mesh should consist of to best be suited for the purpose. The woven steel mesh’s construction was based on a reference model that consists of cross-linked rods and wires. READ MORE

5. 24. Designing sustainable innovations : Opportunities for new life cycles within the furniture industry

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

   Author : Zeno Comacchio; [2016]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Life Cycle Design; Design for Environment; reuse; recovery; disassembly; remanufacturing; system thinking; innovation; sustainability; sustainable development; furniture industry; IKEA;

   Abstract : The Linear Economy cannot any longer be sustained by the eco-system: virgin resources are limited and destined to terminate soon if the contemporary production and consumption model will be maintained. For this reason, in the last few years Circular Economy has become an increasingly discussed topic worldwide. READ MORE

6. 25. The Development of a Purchasing Cost Model Facilitating Decision-making at Tetra Pak Packaging Solutions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Oscar Magnuson; Alexander Bäckström; [2015]
   Keywords : Purchasing cost model; Cost management; Purchasing sophistication; Supplier management; Supplier selection; Sourcing decision-making; Landed cost; TCO; Cost-engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : A purchasing cost model is a tool used to facilitate decision-making for selection, evaluation and development of suppliers. The model consists of a set of cost components, which at the bottom line constitute a total cost for a certain purchase. READ MORE