Has anyone compared IKEA logistics with those of other companies?

[Emili_30]

Recently, my colleagues and I compared the logistics of large retailers. As a business analyst, I often work on cases involving Walmart and Costco. But when I read the article about IKEA, I wondered: Is their system a model? How much more effective is it compared to other companies? What do you think?

 

[Clara99]

All of these companies have their strengths, but their approaches differ. Walmart focuses on scale and aggressive route optimization. Costco emphasizes large batches and simplicity. IKEA has a highly developed network of regional centers and uses flat-packaging to save time and space. I work as an operations manager in retail logistics, so I know what I'm talking about. Articles about IKEA Logistics News show exactly where their strength lies. Cross-docking, and SKU standardization in forecasting - these elements give IKEA an advantage in predictability and processing speed. Of course, everyone has their limitations, but I find the IKEA model very interesting in terms of balancing cost, accessibility, and customer experience.