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Unlock the secrets behind the world's most successful cost-leading business models. Strategic Sourcing and Category Management explores how IKEA achieves massive price advantages, from selling kitchens 30 per cent below market price to maintaining low-cost food options. This book provides a deep look into the methods used to drive down costs while maintaining substantial profit margins. Written by Magnus Carlsson, who brings 25 years of experience from IKEA, this guide explains how to use category management to create competitive advantages through both direct and indirect sourcing. You will learn how companies manage to sell iconic products like the Lack table at half their original launch price without sacrificing profitability. Whether you are interested in procurement strategy or supply chain efficiency, this text offers practical lessons learned from one of the most efficient retail giants in history.

Key Features

Learn how to implement category management to create significant advantages in both direct and indirect sourcing environments.

Gain professional insights from Magnus Carlsson, an expert with 25 years of experience developing IKEA's purchasing strategy.

Understand the mechanics of cost-leading business models and how to maintain high profit margins while lowering consumer prices.

Explore real-world applications of strategic sourcing used by global companies to stay ahead of market competitors.

Study the specific procurement methods that allow for long-term price reductions on high-volume retail products.

This 296-page perfect bound book serves as a professional resource for those in purchasing and procurement roles.

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paperback
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
03 May 2019
Listed Since
03 August 2018

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