GS1 Sweden welcomes Inter IKEA Group’s election to the global GS1 Management Board, a significant step in advancing standardisation and supply chain transparency.
GS1 Sweden is pleased to share that Inter IKEA Group has been elected to the global GS1 Management Board. This development marks a deepening of the long-standing collaboration between the two organisations and highlights the growing importance of global standards for product data and traceability.
Inter IKEA Group, representing the full IKEA franchise system, has worked with GS1 standards for over 15 years, particularly in the area of pallet identification. With this new board position, the company aims to expand the use of standardised product identification across its operations, supporting efficiency, traceability, and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. Ultimately, these efforts are designed to benefit consumers by enabling lower prices, improved product availability, and greater transparency.
– This is about taking another step on our journey to make IKEA better. By working in a more standardised way with data, we can make our value chain simpler, more transparent and more efficient, said Jon Abrahamsson Ring, CEO of Inter IKEA Group. When we improve how we manage and share product data, we reduce complexity and lower costs – and that means we can help even more of the many people all around the world.
GS1 Sweden is the Swedish member of the global, not-for-profit GS1 organisation. With a common digital language, GS1 enables seamless communication and traceability across complex value chains. The global GS1 standards also play a critical role in ensuring business continuity and helping companies comply with emerging sustainability regulations.
– Inter IKEA Group’s election to the GS1 Management Board is a testament to their dedication to standardisation and innovation, said Jonatan Tullberg, CEO of GS1 Sweden. Their experience and leadership will be invaluable as the global GS1 community continues to develop frameworks that support transparency, efficiency, and sustainability.
The appointment reflects a shared commitment to building future-ready supply chains based on trusted, standardised data – a foundation for innovation, compliance, and long-term business resilience.
About GS1 Sweden
With a common digital business language for traceability in value chains, GS1 Sweden enables companies and industries to achieve sustainability, efficiency, and safety. We create the conditions to identify, capture, and share information seamlessly across the globe. Our scale and reach – national member organizations in 120 countries, over 2 million user companies, and 10 billion transactions every day – ensure that GS1 standards support systems and processes both globally and locally.
About Inter IKEA Group
Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers, and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for the many people. The Group includes Inter IKEA Systems B.V. – the worldwide IKEA franchisor – as well as range development, supply and certain industry activities.
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