Strategic Outsourcing and Category Management

Academic textbook co-authored by former IKEA executive Magnus Carlsson detailing the category management and supplier development practices that made IKEA the world's most efficient large-scale furniture retailer.

Provides the detailed technical account of IKEA's supplier co-development model — including how IKEA helps suppliers improve their processes to lower costs rather than just squeezing margins — making it the primary analytical resource for understanding IKEA's supply chain.