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IKEA’s IWAY Lessons For Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In 1995 IKEA faced an organizational shift in purchasing and sourcing methodology. For purchasing, this new strategy meant switching perspective from a focus on individual products to the sourcing of product packages. Subscribe Here! Email Address. We were well prepared.

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IKEA’s IWAY Has Lessons For Every Procurement Team!

Supply Chain Game Changer

We completed extensive research, watched a lot of how-to clips, purchased some best practices resources, discussed/strategized amongst ourselves at length, developed ground rules, consolidated a plan, and continuously reviewed our methods and performance throughout Charlie’s first 15 months of training. We were well prepared.