This report provides a comprehensive analysis of IKEA's supply chain management. It begins with an introduction to IKEA, its vision, and global presence. The report then delves into the key flows within IKEA's supply chain, including production, distribution, and the role of consumers and suppliers. It also examines the 'Make' process, highlighting IKEA's outsourcing strategy, centralized planning, and manufacturing processes, including the use of the SCOR model. The report further discusses IKEA's supply chain forecasting techniques, differentiating between qualitative and quantitative methods. The analysis covers the company's long-term planning and reliance on extensive forecasting to balance production levels. Finally, the report concludes with a summary of the key findings, emphasizing IKEA's effective supply chain practices and its ability to deliver a wide variety of products to its end consumers. The report also includes references to support the information provided.
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