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IKEA in the world The IKEA group has 104,000 co-workers and operates in 44 countries. Range IKEA of Sweden in Älmhult, Sweden, develops the IKEA range. This is the same for IKEA stores all over the world and consists of 9,500 articles. The basic thinking behind all work with the range is to use low prices to make well-designed, functional home furnishings available to everyone. Products designed by in-house and external designers are analysed while still on the drawing board to ensure they meet the requirements for function, efficient distribution, quality, the environment and low price. IKEA of Sweden also gives each product its unique name, such as BILLY and KLIPPAN.


	Industry The Swedwood Group is the IKEA industrial group. Swedwood produces wood-based furniture and wooden components in 36 industrial units in 9 countries.


Purchasing IKEA has 45 trading service offices in 31 countries. Co-workers in each office monitor production. This enables them to test new ideas, negotiate prices and check quality while keeping an eye on social and working conditions among suppliers. Being close to our suppliers – around 1,300 in 54 countries – is the key to rational, long-term cooperation.


	Distribution The route from supplier to customer must be as direct, cost-effective and environmentally friendly as possible. Flat packs play an important role in efficient distribution. IKEA has 26 distribution centres in 16 countries that supply goods to IKEA store.


Sales IKEA stores stock everything for the home under one roof: sofas, beds, tables, chairs, textiles, kitchen utensils, flooring, rugs, kitchens, bathrooms, lamps and plants. By displaying the range in room settings, we aim to inspire customers with ideas and share hints and tips about smart, new solutions. 458 million customers visited our stores last year. The catalogue is our most important marketing channel. Last year, a total of 175 million copies were printed in 55 editions and 27 languages. The Internet is being used by more and more people as a source of information. Last year the IKEA website attracted 278 million visits worldwide. Internet business accounts for a small but increasing percentage of total IKEA sales.