Global home furnishing retailer with comprehensive supplier network and flat-pack logistics solutions
• Mandatory compliance with IWAY supplier code of conduct
• Environmental, social, and working condition standards
• Animal welfare requirements for relevant suppliers
• Products must meet IKEA design and quality specifications
• Mandatory testing and certification requirements
• Continuous quality monitoring and improvement processes
• Long-term partnership commitment with average 11-year relationships
• Efficient flat-pack design and packaging optimization
• Sustainable sourcing and production practices
Complete IKEA's comprehensive supplier application form and provide detailed business documentation including certifications and capabilities.
Complete IKEA's comprehensive supplier application form and provide detailed business documentation including certifications and capabilities.
Undergo IWAY compliance evaluation covering environmental, social, and quality standards with mandatory audit processes.
Collaborate with IKEA design teams to develop products meeting flat-pack specifications and quality requirements.
Begin production and establish long-term supply relationship with IKEA's global distribution network and quality monitoring.
IKEA conducts regular announced and unannounced audits to verify supplier compliance with IWAY standards, environmental requirements, and social responsibility measures.
Suppliers benefit from IKEA's comprehensive quality monitoring systems, flat-pack optimization guidance, and long-term partnership development programs.
IKEA's proprietary flat-pack design system optimizes packaging efficiency, reduces shipping costs, and enables modular storage solutions across the global supply chain.
Network of strategically located distribution warehouses with modular storage systems and optimized pathways ensuring efficient inventory management and quick product access.
Comprehensive supplier network spanning 54 countries with approximately 1,500 suppliers, supported by regional IKEA teams and standardized IWAY compliance systems.
Access comprehensive resources and tools
IKEA business model and global operations information
Detailed supplier code of conduct documentation
Frequently asked questions about IKEA supplier partnerships
IKEA's integrated supplier management and communication platforms
Standardized data formats for product specifications and inventory
Compliance tracking and sustainability reporting tools
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