Search for dissertations about: "IKEA case study"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words IKEA case study.
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1. Knowledge Sharing Across Borders - A Study in the IKEA World
Abstract : To enter new markets is not easy. The most obvious challenge, at least judging from the majority of literature on internationalization, is to understand the new market thus taking a market(ing) perspective. READ MORE
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2. Architectures of Life-Building in the Twentieth Century : Russia, Germany, Sweden
Abstract : The modernist concept of life-building as an architectural method for improving the conditions of everyday life originated in Europe during the 1920s. This book explores three modes of functionalism by way of a comparative analysis of both the theoretical discourses and architectural practices associated with functionalism in Russia, Germany, and Sweden. READ MORE
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3. On Opportunities of Integrated Packaging, Logistics and Product Development - Experiences from a Case Study at IKEA
Abstract : The main ambition of companies is to deliver products (or services) to customers successfully in order to remain competitive. This requires an efficient and effective product development process, as well as cost reductions and higher service levels through improved logistics performance in the supply chain. Traditionally, these two areas, i.e. READ MORE
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4. From PowerPoints to Reality - Managing Strategic Change in the Paper Packaging Industry
Abstract : This thesis explores and describes strategic change towards increased customer orientation and innovation in the Swedish forest and paper packaging industry, an industry which has been subject to calls for new strategic directions for more than two decades. The large-scale and cost-efficient strategy, which has been the industry's hallmark, is in need of a more customer based and innovative emphasis. READ MORE
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5. On Structuring and Practical Use of the Lean Product Development Concept : Based on Case Studies of Industrial Product Development Organizations
Abstract : All companies are dependent on having customers that choose to buy their products. These products are the result of the complex New Product Development process (NPD). This process involves many different functions and people with different backgrounds cooperating with each other. READ MORE