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Practical workshop with IKEA

Supply Chain and In-Store Logistics Operations

WHEN

3.4.2025

WHERE

School of Business and Economics

Are you at the start of your career and wondering how to get the practical skills that companies are actually looking for? Worried about how to put the knowledge you get from your professors into practice? Or are you a student at another faculty and would like to gain practical knowledge in the field of economics? Are you curious about logistics and IKEA’s supply chain?

When? April 3rd,  2025, from 4 pm until 5.30 pm

Where? School of Economics and Business, Ljubljana University

Who is the workshop for?

This workshop is ideal for students, particularly those curious about logistics, supply chain management, or business operations. It is designed for individuals interested in real-world applications of supply chain management and those looking to gain insight into IKEA’s innovative logistics operations.

What will the workshop focus on?

The workshop will cover three core areas:

  1. IKEA’s Supply Chain Strategy: you will explore the key components that contribute to IKEA’s efficient and sustainable supply chain. You will gain an understanding of how IKEA integrates sustainability into its logistics and supply chain operations.

  2. Supply Chain Optimization: The workshop will provide an in-depth look at how IKEA optimizes its supply chain processes to ensure efficiency, including strategies for inventory management, product flow, and the integration of new technologies.

  3. In-Store Logistics Operations: you will learn about IKEA’s in-store logistics, focusing on the practical management of inventory control, product movement, and ensuring that the store operations align with broader supply chain goals.

What practical skills will you gain?

By attending this workshop, you will develop practical skills in:

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Techniques for analyzing and improving supply chain processes to boost efficiency and sustainability.
  • In-Store Logistics Management: Skills for managing inventory control and optimizing product flow within a retail setting, ensuring smooth operations from warehouse to store floor.

This hands-on workshop offers valuable insights into the world of supply chain management and logistics, preparing you for future careers in these dynamic fields.

No prior knowledge is required.

About Ekonomska fakulteta v praksi workshop series

Ekonomska fakulteta v praksi event is designed for you – students who want to deepen your knowledge and gain insights into which skills and programmes will be useful in different jobs.

We will be joined by representatives of renowned Slovenian and international companies who will present specific jobs and introduce you to the skills and programmes they use in practice on a daily basis. This will give you a clearer picture of how you can apply your academic knowledge in real business environments.

First-hand look at pharmaceutical business

NovoConomics – World of pharmaceutical business and finance

WHEN

27.03.2025

WHERE

School of Economics and Business, Ljubljana University

Are you at the start of your career and wondering how to get the practical skills that companies are actually looking for? Worried about how to put the knowledge you get from your professors into practice? Or are you a student at another faculty and would like to gain practical knowledge in the field of economics? Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of pharmaceutical business and finance?

When? March 27th,  2025, from 4.30 pm until 6.30 pm

Where? School of Economics and Business, Ljubljana University

NovoConomics puts you in the driver’s seat of a pharmaceutical company, where you’ll manage everything from R&D and production to commercial and supporting functions.

Through an engaging board game that simulates the pharma business cycle, you will gain hands-on experience and insights into how strategic decisions impact a company’s financial health.

We will team you up and you will also compete in a shared, highly competitive pharmaceutical market. Collaborate, strategize, and make crucial decisions that will propel your company to success!

Master Key Financial Concepts

Throughout the workshop, we’ll introduce fundamental financial concepts such as:

  • Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement
  • Company Valuation
  • Profitability
  • Planning and Budgeting

Why Attend?

  • Gain practical and actionable financial knowledge.
  • Understand the financial implications of business strategies.
  • Enhance your teamwork and decision-making skills.
  • Make learning fun and engaging in a collaborative environment.
  • Learn more about Novartis and pharmaceutical business.

Bring your own computer with Excel, to fully participate in the interactive activities and ensure a seamless learning experience.

No prior knowledge is required.

About Ekonomska fakulteta v praksi workshop series

Ekonomska fakulteta v praksi event is designed for you – students who want to deepen your knowledge and gain insights into which skills and programmes will be useful in different jobs.

We will be joined by representatives of renowned Slovenian and international companies who will present specific jobs and introduce you to the skills and programmes they use in practice on a daily basis. This will give you a clearer picture of how you can apply your academic knowledge in real business environments.

Are you interested in learning more about the ethical challenges companies and countries around the world are facing today? Do you think the debate about this is important? Would you like to know what your colleagues from around Europe think about these challenges? Do you want to participate in an international competition?

All students from the School of Economics and Business and students from the University of Ljubljana are invited to participate in the national qualifying competition for the European Ethics Bowl, where we will select a team of students to represent Slovenia at the European Ethics Bowl (EEB).

A total of thirteen European universities and the European Investment Bank Institute are participating in the competition this year. This is the third consecutive year that the competition has been held. The EEB is a student competition in which students from all over Europe debate ethical issues in the business world. Ethical dilemmas are presented to students in the form of specific case studies. Groups of students present their views on the given dilemmas in a short video, followed by a debate, questions and evaluation by the judges.

Each group consists of three students, who may be from different years, programs, levels of study, or from different members of the University of Ljubljana. The group can also consist of graduates if no more than two years have passed since graduation.

A short briefing will be held on March 24 at 15:00. Registrations for the event are being collected at this link.

The winning group will represent Slovenia in the quarterfinals on May 10, where they will compete with peers from fourteen European countries for a place in the semi-finals.

For more information, and to read the first case study published this year, visit the EEB website: https://europeanethicsbowl.eu/.

All interested parties are invited to write to us at sara.bleiweis@ef.uni-lj.si  for more information.