Essays about: "procurement IKEA"

Found 5 essays containing the words procurement IKEA.

  1. 1. A critical overview of the RFQ process of a Global Company

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Eric Toste; Muhammad Ahmed; [2022]
    Keywords : Request for quotation; Sourcing; Standardization; Transformation; Lean; Business strategy; Alignment; Framework; Benchmarking;

    Abstract : The increasing globalization has changed the dynamics of different functions within organizations. One function is procurement which has transformed from an operational to a strategic function. READ MORE

  3. 2. Improving comfort simulations of sleeping mattresses for IKEA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Joel Elinder; [2020]
    Keywords : LS-Dyna; explicit finite element simulations; compressive testing; human soft tissue material models; mass scaling; hyperelastic material model validation; material validation; explicit timestep; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : It is beneficial for a furniture company like IKEA to objectively and accurately evaluate what makes a mattress comfortable. But what defines comfort? IKEA currently investigates mattress comfort through extensive real-life user testing. Through which, six parameters of comfort have been identified. READ MORE

  4. 3. Responsible sourcing and transparency in the home textile industry : the case of cotton

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Catarina Holmsten-Carrizo; [2013]
    Keywords : code of conduct; corporate social responsibility; CSR; ethical sourcing; multi-stakeholder initiative; procurement; SSCM; standard; supply chain; value chain ;

    Abstract : CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, has become increasingly important in a globalised world where the responsibilities of companies and governments are somewhat blurry. The textile industry is an industry where long supply chains and raw material production in developing countries are factors adding to the complexity and difficulties of solving ethical issues. READ MORE

  5. 4. Corporate Social Responsibility: An illustration of Supplier Codes of Conduct Management in MNCs -A case study of IKEA and its suppliers in Thailand

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Kaewkarn Kanchanavipu; Rafiye Kucukcingoz; [2009-08-24T12:12:44Z]
    Keywords : Corporate social responsibility; codes of conduct; multinational corporations; supplier; social and working conditions; drivers and incentives; Thailand;

    Abstract : Following the increasing international business focus on developing economies, global sourcing and procurement are gaining importance in MNC operations. Simultaneously, due to the increasing stakeholders pressures mainly the customers, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a major business performance indicator over the last decades. READ MORE

  6. 5. An approach for using personas and scenarios to procure user-requirements within a procuring organization

    University essay from Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Andreas Anderljung; [2009]
    Keywords : usability user-centered design procure procurement personas scenarios;

    Abstract : The aim of this master thesis is to investigate how a procuring organization can use personas and scenarios to gather user-requirements in the procurement of software. To reach this understanding a case study is carried out to answer the questions of research; which is a definition that suits IKEA Components, which tools and how to use them; and what are the obstacles and enablers for working with personas and scenarios in procurement of software. READ MORE