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How IKEA Built a Moat on Flat Packs and Self-Service
In this episode of Business Strategy Talks, Lucas and Luna dig into the surprisingly durable moat behind IKEA's flat-pack model. They trace how a single design decision in the 1950s — the removable table legs — cascaded into a global logistics and cost advantage that competitors still struggle to copy. With more than 460 stores worldwide and a private ownership structure that lets the company reinvest margins, IKEA's edge isn't just low prices; it's a system that aligns product design, supply chain, and customer labor. The hosts walk through the economics of self-service…
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