Case Study: IKEA achieves lower travel costs and higher productivity with TANDBERG videoconferencing from Information Transport Solutions

IKEA Cuts Costs and Builds Corporate Culture with Videoconferencing

IKEA, the global home furnishings company, faced a challenge of maintaining productivity, controlling travel costs, and preserving work/life balance across more than 31 dispersed offices in the United States and Canada. After September 11, rising travel expenses and security delays made frequent in-person meetings increasingly inefficient, so IKEA looked for a better way to support face-to-face communication without constant travel.

IKEA chose Information Transport Solutions’ videoconferencing solution, using TANDBERG systems such as the 2500, 6000, and 1000 across stores, offices, and telecommuting locations. The rollout enabled daily meetings, training, interviews, and planning sessions to happen without travel, helping IKEA slash travel costs, improve productivity, and reinforce company culture; travel requests are now denied if videoconferencing can meet the need.

IKEA

Jane Hedley

Purchasing Manager