Table of Contents: 1. IKEA – An Introduction …………………………………………………………………………….. 2 2. The reason of why distribution is such a key element of IKEA’s value chain.. 2 3.1 Distribution System of IKEA ………………………………………………………………………… 2 3.2 Porter’s and IKEA modified value chain ……………………………………………………….. 2 3.3 Importance of distribution for IKEA value chain …………………………………………… 2 3. SMA techniques in IKEA for managing its distribution network ………………….. 3 4.4 Target costing
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IKEA Dr. Okan Geray 1. Explain‚ in detail‚ the aspects of Ikea strategy that make it a Hybrid strategy. COST LEADERSHIP IKEA’s strategy is based on selling high-quality‚ Swedish designed‚ self-assembly furniture products at low price. The IKEA business idea is: ‘We shall offer a wide range of well-designed‚ functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.’ IKEA targets price-conscious young couples and families who are willing
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business‚ whereas opportunities and threats are external factors. IKEAs strengths include leadership position in the global marketplace and strong brand recognition‚ effective marketing strategy of the company‚ as well as its financial maturity. Moreover‚ the company offers its products for highly competitive prices and this strategy provides strong competitive advantage for the company. The main weaknesses associated with IKEA mostly relate to its global size which makes it difficult to implement
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IKEA has 5 key performance objectives‚ these are:- QUALITY – IKEA aims to offer their customers products which do not compromise on technical or functional quality despite their relatively low prices. IKEA reassure their customers of this fact by having in store mock-up ‘test cells’ which illustrate their product’s robustness (eg. demonstrations of 000’s of cupboard and drawer opening cycles). SPEED – IKEA wants the majority of its products available for immediate purchase‚ enabling the customer
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IKEA -basic information on the company -what they have done on the environmental section -specific case if ikea has had problems with customers or the law ~sustainability is the word~ In today’s fast-paced world of swift technological change‚ the level of knowledge and training held by Apple’s employees is imperative to their ability to remain a key competitor in a highly competitive market. It is necessary for employees to be in a continuous learning mode‚ and it is evident through Apple’s
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company culture and values. 1)EXTERNAL: UNICEF –international partners - IKEA Social Initiative supports national and state-led strategic interventions to address the causes of high mortality among children and mothers‚ and to improve the nutritional status of children‚ with a special focus on disadvantaged populations. -IKEA helps children in India to gain education and and to prevent the from working as a child labour. -IKEA has created a position within its organization that deal specifically with
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1. How has the globalisation of markets benefited IKEA? The globalisastion of markets has allowed IKEA to increase its market to 33 countries‚ catering to the many tastes and trends of stylish furniture at cost effective prices. IKEA‚ the home furnishing super-store has grown into a global cult brand with 230 stores in 33 countries that host 410 million shoppers a year. IKEA targets the global middle class who are looking for low-priced buy attractively designed furniture and household
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1. How has Globalization of markets benefited IKEA? Globalization of Markets is one of the facets of the 21st century’s major trend called ‘’Globalization’’. Globalization of Markets is a growing concept defined as companies expanding their businesses all over the world to serve different customers’ needs and desires internationally. Apart from customers tastes and preferences becoming more universal and diminishing trade and investment barriers by different governments‚ the major driving force
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