Furniture Company Research Articles

Determinants of Market Performance: The Role of Proactive and Reactive Innovation on Product and Organizational Innovation

This study is to investigate the inconclusiveness of product innovation on market performance in the context of Indonesian furniture company association’s members (HIMKI). We refer to Resource Advantage Theory of Competition to develop an integrated model using proactive and reactive innovations as independent variables while product and organizational innovations as mediating variables. The population of this research is 227 furniture companies with the minimum revenue of over IDR 5 billion per year and remains in business for the last of five consecutive years. We use simple random sampling techniques and 143 companies were selected as respondent then analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling. The result finds that product innovations directly and indirectly effect significantly by proactive and reactive innovations on market performance. Surprisingly, organizational innovation does not effect significantly on market performance neither as its mediating variable of proactive innovation. The originality of this study is that, this integrated model proves the direct and indirect effect of proactive and reactive innovation on product innovation and market performance significantly positive. This study has successfully identified adoption level of innovation that makes organizational innovation has no effect on market performance.

PELAKSANAAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) PERUSAHAAN GLOBAL IKEA: ANALISIS PENDEKATAN PIRAMIDA CARROLL

This research aims to analyze and identify the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by the global company IKEA, which is the world's largest furniture company. As known, the concept of CSR emerged as a form of corporate governance to address the social and environmental impacts of company activities. The implementation of CSR by companies is crucial considering that economic and social goals for a company do not function separately but rather mutually influence each other. This research utilizes a qualitative approach and Archie B. Carrol's CSR Pyramid theory as an analytical tool. Through this research it can be observed that IKEA carries out a series of CSR activities, including economic responsibility, legal compliance, ethical responsibility, and philanthropic responsibility. The implementation of CSR by IKEA has a significant impact on the company's growth and can enhance a positive reputation in the eyes of the global community.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR START-UPS IN FURNITURE INDUSTRY

It is not uncommon to see start-ups suddenly fail. Often, startups try to follow the example of other, successful companies, but they don’t always succeed, so this article looks at KPIs for startups in the furniture industry. The furniture industry in the Baltic States is reviewed and their development at different stages of the company’s growth is analyzed. The product factors and interrelationships of a successful furniture company have been identified. The article presents the results of the surveyed companies engaged in the development of products for the furniture industry. The reasons and the main factors influencing the success of the company are given. Based on the results of the study, a model for the development of KPIs for start-ups in the furniture industry is presented and conclusions and suggestions are presented. The model consisted of 10 different spheres (success factors, fail factors, inbound logistics, outbound logistics, marketing & sales, procurement, operation, service, HRM, technology development, sustainability) for 5 different companies size (1–9 employees, 10–49 employees, 50–99 employees, 100–249 employees and 250 and more employees). In the model were overwide main KPIs blocks and suggested considerate of companies size.

A Pilot Study on Lean Practice Implementation according to the Sizes and Ages of the Companies

The purpose of this paper is to address the accompanying lean manufacturing implementation barrier in terms of the sizes and ages of the companies. The 148 wood and furniture companies in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor were selected for the pilot research determinations. Smaller companies account for slightly more than 80% of newly founded and expanding wood and furniture industries, with 60% implementing lean practices. The practical implications indicate that the Malaysian furniture sector will have a promising future, with the number of medium-sized plants anticipated to increase in the upcoming years due to the increase in new and emerging businesses.

Analysis of Material Unavailability in the Beside Table Production Process Using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 5SMethods in A Furniture Company

Furniture manufacturing company, producing products such as tenban, beside cabinet, beside table. In carrying out its production, furniture companies often occur conditions of material unavailability when the production process is in progress and there is a difference between the amount of material inventory stock in the information system (computer) and the stock of materials in the warehouse. This research will identify the factors that cause material unavailability during production using the Root cause analysis (RCA) method. Several factors causematerial unavailability, namely, errors in inputting material stock data, not doing physical stock-taking regularly, material moving to other parts of the shelf, material storage is not neat because there are few storage shelves and material identity labels are not yet valid, recording stock-taking is still manual, material or spare parts are lost, return material (defects) from users is placed on the same shelf as OK material and narrow warehouse space and limited storage shelves. To overcome these problems, this research provides a sustainable improvement proposal by implementing the lean thinking concept with the 5S principle in the company. It is expected that with the application of the 5S concept in this company so that the material inventory system in the warehouse is controlled optimally so that it can increase the productivity of employee performance in the company and a better change for the company.

The Recommendations to Improve Quality of Kitchen Set Products Using New Failure Mode and Effect Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis Methods at a Furniture Company in Bandung

The company had a problem regarding product quality, especially on kitchen set products. Based on data for the last six months, reveals a consistent surpassing of acceptable limits for product defects every month. This causes negative consequences, encompassing both time and cost setbacks, along with a decline in consumer confidence in the company. Therefore, there was a compelling necessity to enhance the overall quality of the products. Two methodologies, New FMEA and FTA, were used to pursue the objective. A New FMEA was used to indicate which type of defect will be prioritized (using Action Priority (AP)) and a FTA was used to identify the root cause. The process of creating a kitchen set involved 11 steps, with defect occurrences noted in 8 of these steps. Based on AP high criteria, there were 6 failure modes (from 20) that will be singled out for root cause analysis through FTA. Based on the FTA, 14 root causes require attention. The proposed recommendations involved training, material inspection, material protection, periodic maintenance, operational procedures, replacement of measuring tools, and redesign of the workstation environment. Simulations were carried out to compare before and after (if the recommendations are applied) of AP by changing the occurrence and detection values. The simulation showed a decrease in the AP classification from high to moderate, suggesting a positive impact on product quality.

ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ПРОБЛЕМИ ДЕФІЦИТУ КАДРІВ НА РИНКУ ПРАЦІ НА ПРИКЛАДІ МЕБЛЕВОЇ ГАЛУЗІ

Modern russian-Ukrainian war deepened in February 2022 drastically reshaped the labour market, causing emigration and internal people displacement and as a consequence the significant workforce shortage for all industries, especially in manufacturing. Solving this problem is crucial for resolving several major challenges, including defence procurements. The relevance of this topic lies in on-date quantitative and qualitative analysis of labour market deficiencies during martial law. The aim of this article is to evaluate and analyse the labour market imbalance and workforce shortages in production industries, with a focus on the furniture industry, and to seek solutions to these problems. Observation disclosed that official statistical data is overdue and does not fully show the volume of the shortages. This article presents findings from the authors’ own research, scientific inquiries, reviews, surveys, and labour market monitoring by business communities and donor organizations. A survey of furniture industry enterprise representatives identified the distribution of personnel needs in production specialties across Ukrainian regions. In-depth interviews with industry experts provided diagnostic insights into the current state and prospects of the industry. The article also examines the trend of labour shortages across Ukraine’s labour market from the early months of the invasion to the present, using data from online job search portals. The increasing workforce shortage is illustrated through the furniture industry, with diagnostic conclusions about the industry’s state and prospects. The article develops recommendations for advancing the furniture industry and training new personnel for vacant production positions. Three options to address the labour market shortage are proposed: utilizing artificial intelligence and radical business process automation, attracting labour migrants from poorer countries, and establishing training and retraining centres. The initial results of testing the latter option for furniture companies demonstrate the approach’s potential. The article underscores the importance of addressing the personnel shortage issue for businesses and the state budget both now and in the coming years. The proposed measures can help overcome the labour market crisis, contribute to economic stabilization, and provide the necessary resources for the country’s recovery.

Sosialiasi Pengadaan Bahan dan Alat Kerja Furniture Untuk Meningkatkan Kelancaran Usaha Perusahaan

The purpose of this research is to find out whether the Procurement of Materials and Work Equipment that is implemented by IdeSign Interior Design & Build at Pegadungan Kalideres, West Jakarta is optimal and can increase insight into the importance of the process of Procurement of Work Materials and Equipment at IdeSign Interior Design and Furniture Company. This research was conducted through direct observation to the location, namely Pegadungan Kalideres, West Jakarta. Data collection was carried out by field observations and interviews with the Supervisor and CEO of IdeSign Interior Design & Build.Limited knowledge related to differences in the quality of Materials and Working Tools from various brands or brands used is a problem faced in managing a furniture business, it is necessary to identify the quality specifications of a brand or brand, besides that differences in price and availability of goods affect the process of providing materials to evaluate various types of decision-making and raw materials remain available when needed.

Information System Introduction and Sales of Furniture Products in Mebel Berkah Indramayu Regency Using the Web

This research aims to create a computerized product recognition and sales system using the Mebel Berkah Indramayu Regency website. For a proliferating company such as Mebel Berkah Kabupaten Indramayu, one of the leading furniture companies in Indramayu that produces national quality indoor and outdoor furniture, processing safe, fast, and accurate information systems is essential. Unfortunately, the use of information technology in Indramayu Regency Blessing Furniture is not optimal. The method used is descriptive qualitative because it describes or analyzes a research result but is not used to make broader conclusions. The result is that when the application is first run, a splash screen will appear. The splash screen is the opening screen for this application. During the splash screen, the system also reads data from the database server stored in the MySQL database using a web service as a connecting bridge.

THE EFFECT OF INTERACTIVE BUDGETING ON INDIVIDUAL CREATIVITY THROUGH THE MEDIATION OF ROLE CLARITY

This study aims to analyze the effect of interactive budgeting on individual creativity through the clarity of roles as a mediating variable in export furniture companies in Jepara. This study uses interactive budget variables as independent variables, individual creativity as the dependent variable and role clarity as a mediating variable. The method used is quantitative, primary data obtained through distributing questionnaires and analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS). The sampling technique used purposive sampling method and obtained a sample of 55 export furniture companies in Jepara Regency. The results showed that interactive budgeting had a positive and significant effect on individual creativity, interactive budgeting had a positive and significant effect on role clarity and role clarity had a positive and significant effect on individual creativity. Meanwhile, role clarity mediates the effect of interactive budgeting on individual creativity partially.

Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision Making and Simple Additive Weighting for Supplier Measurement In Furniture Business

This study delves into the complexities of supplier selection in the furniture industry, where Decision Support Systems play a pivotal role in achieving data-driven, sustainable supplier choices. It underscores the Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision Making and Simple Additive Weighting approach, particularly emphasizing Price, response time, and delivery fees as critical factors. The overarching objective is to elevate supplier selection in alignment with furniture companies' specific requirements and strategic goals. Additionally, the Supplier Ranking System leverages Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision Making and Simple Additive Weighting techniques, ranking the third Supplier as the top Supplier with a high preference score of 0.90 and the fourth Supplier as the lowest-ranked Supplier with a score of 0.50. Notably, User Acceptance Tests affirm the System's outstanding performance and intense user satisfaction.

Factors Affecting the Revenue of Furniture Companies in Majalengka

The furniture industry in Cigasong District, Majalengka Regency, is a pivotal force in the local economy. However, sustained growth and prosperity for bothowners and employees rely heavily on consistent business income. This study, therefore, investigates the individual and collective factors influencing the incomeof furniture companies in Cigasong District.Employing a quantitative approach with saturation sampling (n = 59), the study analyzes data from questionnaires administered to company owners and employees. Results reveal that working capital, labor, and raw materials all significantly impact income. T-tests and anF-test confirm individual and joint significance of these factors. These findings suggest that strategic efforts aimed at optimizing working capital, labor management, and raw material utilization can contribute to enhanced financial stability and growth for furniture companies in Cigasong District.

Improvement of Manufacturing Process Based on Value Stream Mapping: A Case Study

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a key tool in Lean Manufacturing (LM) that helps identify opportunities for process improvement. This research aims to propose an integrated method using LM tools (such as Kanban, VSM, Pareto chart, and Supplier Input Process Output Customer) and Arena simulation to improve the productivity of the production line through reducing lead time, inventory time, including Raw Material (RM) time and Work In Progress (WIP) time and enhancing Process Cycle Efficiency (PCE) ratio. To begin the process, a Pareto chart is employed to identify the main product of the organization. Subsequently, a current VSM is constructed to identify any waste in the production line. The Kanban tool is then used to propose appropriate remedies to improve the manufacturing process. To validate the efficiency of the production capacity in future VSM, Arena simulation is executed by determining Takt Time. Lastly, a future VSM is formulated based on the suggested improvements, and an appraisal is conducted to provide recommendations for prospective enhancements. A real case study of a furniture company in Vietnam is performed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. The results reveal impressive benefits, including a 92% reduction in lead time and a corresponding 92% increase in PCE. Additionally, there is a substantial reduction of around 90% in WIP time, while RM time is completely eliminated, resulting in a 100% reduction. These findings highlight the efficacy of the proposed approach and the importance of VSM and other Lean tools in achieving process optimization.

DEVELOPING SALES FORCE AUTOMATION PROTOTYPE AT INDONESIAN FURNITURE TRADING COMPANY

Information technology plays a crucial role in enhancing company performance and driving business growth. Maintaining good customer relationships is essential, and Customer Relationship Management focuses on building customer commitment. Sales Force Automation systems automate sales processes and manage customer interactions. PT. Maju Jaya Kreasindo, a furniture company in East Jakarta, aims to automate its sales force and centralize operational information through a web-based Sales Force Automation system using Electronic Customer Relationship Management. The research adopts the "Prototyping" method, offering a shorter development duration and flexible implementation. Visual Studio Code and Xampp, along with PHP and MySQL, are utilized as development tools. The result is a Sales Force Automation system based on Electronic Customer Relationship Management that assists PT. Maju Jaya Kreasindo in automating its sales force. The design successfully automates tasks, supported by Electronic Customer Relationships and the prototyping method. The Sales Force Automation system passed the functionality evaluation, achieving high user acceptance test scores, and indicating its effectiveness in meeting user requirements.

Multi-attribute hierarchical clustering for product family division of customized wooden doors

To improve the production system for customized wooden doors and to gain research and development efficiency, this paper proposed the feasibility of using hierarchical clustering algorithms to cluster a company’s customized wooden door products and its application to rational product family architecture. The particular use of multi-attribute feature data to locate products and the integration of image data into the database can make the original hierarchical clustering more compatible and adaptable for application to customized wooden doors. The preprocessed data was analyzed by clustering to obtain the clustering results and similarity relationships. Hierarchical clustering results were uneven and not entirely interpreted. However, the internal order structure of clusters and the clustering process could be clearly observed, and the distance hierarchical relationship between the products could be obtained, which was beneficial to the division of the product architecture. The results illustrated that processing using hierarchical clustering of multi-attribute data is feasible for optimizing customized wooden door product systems. In addition, the product architecture, product coding rules, and front-end development process were established to improve standardization and research and development efficiency. There is still great potential for developing the custom wooden door category in custom furniture companies.

When procrastination pays off: Role of knowledge sharing ability, autonomous motivation, and task involvement for employee creativity

The prime objective of this research was to investigate procrastination as a prospectively constructive element of the creative process among employees working at different hierarchical levels in a Chinese organization. Building on self-determination theory, this research postulates a connection between procrastination and creativity through the incubation of knowledge absorption, autonomous motivation and task engagement as boundary conditions. Data was collected from 213 individuals from the workforce and their immediate managers belonging to a Chinese furniture company; then analyzed with Mplus for simple regression analysis, mediated moderated analyses, and coefficient estimates of all the study variables. The outcomes of this investigation showed an inverse relationship between procrastination with creativity, while creativity being strongest in the medium levels of procrastination; however, when autonomous motivation and/or task engagement are strong, procrastination depicts an inverted-U-shaped association; however, in scenarios where both autonomous motivation and the task engagement are low, procrastination has a negative linear relationship. With the results of this research, we have shown that moderate procrastination has a causal effect on the generation of creative ideas. This research demonstrated that as long as employees had strong autonomous drive or high task engagement, their supervisors awarded them better ratings when they procrastinated moderately on their assignments. Limitations and future research directions were also discussed.

Kitchenification. A Change of Surfaces in the Homes of DK

This article, based on a multi-temporal fieldwork, shows how replacement of domestic surfaces interferes with the way people interact and how they imagine homes as well as relations beyond the home. Advertisements from estate agents, catalogues from furniture companies such as IKEA, home renovation shows on TV, SoMe-posts, and house magazines indicate that replacements have become a trend inside Danish homes. This movement towards replacements and sweeping renovations influences sustainability agendas, property value, the capability of remembrance, the social experience of time and the relatedness to the things.

Wakefit Innovations: overcoming challenges of online sales of furniture & furnishings

Learning outcomes After reading and discussing the case, the participants would be able to: apply 7S and VRIO framework for online furniture retail; evaluate the profitability of horizontal versus vertical marketplaces for selling furniture online; articulate the challenges faced by online furniture retailers; discuss the applicability of technology to enhance customer experience in online furniture retail; and discuss the omni-channel strategy which online furniture companies can adopt. Case overview/synopsis Although furniture has traditionally been an unorganized category, the online furniture platforms have been on an upward curve since past few years. Digitization of economy and usage of smartphones to access internet had given a thrust to online purchases. This case on Wakefit Innovations Private Limited is intended to provide the readers with the business and marketing insights of selling furniture using online platform. The readers will be able to understand how retailing furniture using e-commerce is full of challenges and how various marketing activities have helped Wakefit improve their customer base. The readers can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of horizontal versus vertical e-commerce marketplaces and various challenges associated with online furniture retailing. Whether Wakefit should continue setting up experience centres and the benefits that could accrue by usage of virtual reality, augmented reality and data analytics are additional dimensions which can be discussed by the readers. The case will benefit the professionals in understanding the challenges and marketing strategies used by online furniture retailers and the same can be replicated by other players in this sector. Complexity academic level This case is suitable for students enrolled for full credit course on e-commerce at post graduate level. The case can be discussed towards the middle of the course once the students have studied different formats of e-commerce marketplace. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 8: Marketing.

PENGARUH KOMPENSASI, MOTIVASI, DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PERUSAHAAN MEBEL ROTTAN JATI JAYA

Employee performance is influenced by various factors including compensation, motivation, and work environment. All three have an important role in improving employee performance. This study aims to determine the effect of compensation, motivation, and work environment on employee performance at the Rottan Jati Jaya Furniture Company. The type of research used is quantitative. The population is Furniture Rottan Jati Jaya employees and the sample is taken using a saturated sampling technique with a total of 42 respondents. The data collection includes questionnaires and interviews. The analytical methods used are validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, multiple linear analysis and hypothesis testing and the coefficient of determination. The results showed that compensation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, motivation has a positive and insignificant effect on employee performance, the work environment has a positive and insignificant effect on employee performance. This indicates that the higher the compensation, the higher the employee's performance, if the motivation and work environment are higher, the higher the effect on employee performance but not significant.

E-Commerceat Haziz Furniture Limited Company Website-Based Digital Marketing

PT. Haziz Mebel is a company engaged in specialized furniture. The problems that occur at PT. Haziz Furniture is in managing branding and buying and selling goods with the aim of increasing company revenue. All activities carried out at PT. Haziz Furniture is still done manually and in receiving goods that are not in accordance with the stock of goods in the warehouse. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to provide a solution to PT Haziz Furniture with a web-based application to promote and buy and sell more systematically. The sales and promotion system that still uses the conventional system makes PT. Haziz Mebel experienced various forms of difficulties in the company's operations. In this study using the Waterfall Method and the results of the research conducted resulted in a web-based furniture e-commerce information system at the Haziz Furniture furniture store. The expected result of this study is that by creating an information system, the manager of the Haziz Furniture company can increase revenue and can reduce miscommunication in company management.