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At what age did Ingvar Kamprad start his first business?
At what age did Ingvar Kamprad start his first business?
- 5 years old (correct)
- 3 years old
- 7 years old
- 10 years old
What was the initial focus of IKEA when it was founded in 1943?
What was the initial focus of IKEA when it was founded in 1943?
- Selling furniture
- Overseas sourcing
- Flat-pack products
- Household goods (correct)
Why did IKEA start designing furniture in-house and sourcing suppliers overseas?
Why did IKEA start designing furniture in-house and sourcing suppliers overseas?
- To reduce costs and compete with other furniture retailers (correct)
- To experiment with new materials and manufacturing techniques
- To establish a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly supply chain
- To expand their product range and appeal to a wider customer base
What was the significant turning point for IKEA's logistics?
What was the significant turning point for IKEA's logistics?
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How did Ingvar Kamprad's lifestyle align with IKEA's values?
How did Ingvar Kamprad's lifestyle align with IKEA's values?
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- Ingvar Kamprad, Swedish billionaire and founder of IKEA, started his first business at the age of 5 by selling matches, later expanding to other items like furniture.
- IKEA was founded in 1943, initially focusing on household goods before introducing furniture in 1948.
- Facing pressure from furniture retailers due to low prices, IKEA started designing in-house and sourcing suppliers overseas.
- The introduction of flat-pack, self-assembly products in 1953 was a significant turning point for IKEA, making logistics more efficient.
- Despite his immense wealth, Kamprad maintained a frugal lifestyle, driving an old Volvo and living modestly to align with IKEA's values.
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