IKEA had developed its own global distribution network. By utilizing control points in the distribution cycle and control waste, the firm is able to insure timely delivery of products to retail stores all over the world.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is an automated data collection technology. It uses radio frequency waves to transfer between a Reader and an RFID Tag.
RFID is a technology that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency (RF) portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to uniquely identify object. The advantage of RFID is that it does not require direct contact or line-of sight scanning; it can scan objects while moving that makes it more …show more content…
To make sure that all products meet the expectations and requirements of customers, as well as mandatory standards, the products are tested at IKEA Test Laboratory with ISO Standardization.
IKEA Quality Staircase Model IKEA Quality Staircase Model defines a 4-step approach, aimed at improving the Suppliers overall performance in Quality, with focus on securing CEPQ (Customer Experienced Product Quality)
LEVEL 1 QMUST
Before 1st delivery, The IKEA Supplier must implement and comply with the entry-level requirements – Final Inspection, Test-status Summary and Process Control.
LEVEL 2 - QWAY
IKEA supplier shall, from 1st delivery date and within an agreed time frame, implement and comply with the minimum requirements – Start-up Process, Receiving Inspection, Final Inspection and Document and Sample Control.
LEVEL 3 – 4SIP
For supplier with the ambition to further develop its quality system. Related requirements are stated in this standard and are marked with SIP (Supplier Inspection Program).
ISO …show more content…
One of IKEA's most weighty environmental issues is forestry, and in particular the impact of timber extraction on ancient forests. At the end of the 1990s, pressure from Greenpeace and other environmental groups led IKEA to introduce a policy prohibiting the use of wood from intact natural forests, except those certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. This was formally launched in November 1999.
'IKEA is joining the movement of responsible corporate consumers concerned about ancient forests,' commented Green peace’s forest campaigner (IISD, 2012). Therefore, IKEA stated the Code of Conduct for all of suppliers to reduce the effect on environment,
Suppliers must: work to reduce waste and emissions to air, ground and water, handle chemicals in an environmentally safe way, handle, store and dispose of hazardous waste in an environmentally safe manner, contribute to the recycling and reuse of materials and products, use wood from known areas and from sources that are well managed and preferably independently certified as
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is an automated data collection technology. It uses radio frequency waves to transfer between a Reader and an RFID Tag.
RFID is a technology that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency (RF) portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to uniquely identify object. The advantage of RFID is that it does not require direct contact or line-of sight scanning; it can scan objects while moving that makes it more …show more content…
To make sure that all products meet the expectations and requirements of customers, as well as mandatory standards, the products are tested at IKEA Test Laboratory with ISO Standardization.
IKEA Quality Staircase Model IKEA Quality Staircase Model defines a 4-step approach, aimed at improving the Suppliers overall performance in Quality, with focus on securing CEPQ (Customer Experienced Product Quality)
LEVEL 1 QMUST
Before 1st delivery, The IKEA Supplier must implement and comply with the entry-level requirements – Final Inspection, Test-status Summary and Process Control.
LEVEL 2 - QWAY
IKEA supplier shall, from 1st delivery date and within an agreed time frame, implement and comply with the minimum requirements – Start-up Process, Receiving Inspection, Final Inspection and Document and Sample Control.
LEVEL 3 – 4SIP
For supplier with the ambition to further develop its quality system. Related requirements are stated in this standard and are marked with SIP (Supplier Inspection Program).
ISO …show more content…
One of IKEA's most weighty environmental issues is forestry, and in particular the impact of timber extraction on ancient forests. At the end of the 1990s, pressure from Greenpeace and other environmental groups led IKEA to introduce a policy prohibiting the use of wood from intact natural forests, except those certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. This was formally launched in November 1999.
'IKEA is joining the movement of responsible corporate consumers concerned about ancient forests,' commented Green peace’s forest campaigner (IISD, 2012). Therefore, IKEA stated the Code of Conduct for all of suppliers to reduce the effect on environment,
Suppliers must: work to reduce waste and emissions to air, ground and water, handle chemicals in an environmentally safe way, handle, store and dispose of hazardous waste in an environmentally safe manner, contribute to the recycling and reuse of materials and products, use wood from known areas and from sources that are well managed and preferably independently certified as