Transportation

Ikea has created a program seeking to make their transportation more efficient and more environmentally friendly. It is to limit the air pollution during distribute their goods to customers. IKEA products are transported in flat-packs so they get more items in each load. It can reduce cost because it can move goods in large quantity because the packaging is easy to arrange. A network of transport companies helps them move their products from factories to stores via distribution center and warehouses. Transport service providers must commit to their code of conduct

Ikea use various modes of transport which is 73% of road, 16 % of sea, 2% of rail and 9% of inter modal. In future years, Ikea decide want distribute their finish good using rail because it is more cheaper and convenient than others mode and can reduce their transportation cost. Other than that, Ikea used third party logistics companies to transport their product to various Ikea location. The role of transportation is important allowing goods to between their facilities.

The IKEA Way on Distributing Home Furnishing Products

Which include details, among other requirements, use of modern vehicles with cleaner fuels, and emissions targets. Their product are flatly-packed or know as ready-to-assemble furniture.