How IKEA Turned Flat-Pack into a Global Moat

How did a Swedish furniture retailer turn a cost-saving logistics trick into one of the most durable competitive advantages in modern business? This episode breaks down IKEA's moat: the flat-pack model, the global supply chain that supports it, and the surprising data point—IKEA has a 9.7% global market share in furniture, more than triple its next competitor—that reveals just how hard that moat is to replicate. Lucas and Luna explore the genius of forced self-service, the $400 million annual catalog that became a cultural artifact, and why Amazon couldn't crack the same model. If you've ever wondered why you're assembling your own bookcase, this one's for you. #IKEA #CompetitiveMoat #FlatPack #SupplyChain #BusinessStrategy #FurnitureIndustry #MarketShare #RetailInnovation #CostLeadership #Logistics #SelfService #BrickAndMortar #GlobalSupplyChain #IngvarKamprad #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #StrategyTalks #RetailMoat Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo