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IKEA’s Success Can’t Be Attributed to One Charismatic Leader

Harvard Business

IKEA’s success did not result from the kind of planful strategy development that is still taught in some business schools. The company also has a unique manufacturing strategy and business model. While IKEA’s products are designed in Sweden, they are largely manufactured in developing countries to keep costs down.

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