Sustainable Global Value Chain: The Case of IKEA

Romana Korez Vide, PhD, is an Associate Professor of International Economics and Business at the Faculty of Economics and Business UM. Prior to starting her academic career under the National Young Researchers Programme, she gained experience in government administration and business. Her bibliography comprises more than 390 published items, including more than 90 articles, conference papers and chapters in monographs. She worked as a principal or participating researcher on more than 20 national and international research projects, was co-editor of an international scientific journal for several years, and is a member of editorial boards and a reviewer of articles in several international scientific journals.

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: romana.korez@um.si

Anica Hunjet, PhD, is a Full Professor and Vice-Rector for Scientific and Artistic Work and International Collaboration at University North, Croatia. She leads the International Postgraduate Joint University Doctoral Study in International Economic Relations and Management. Dr. Hunjet has mentored 150 graduate theses and made significant contributions to technical and social sciences. Her research is evidenced by 150+ published papers in scientific journals and presentations at international and domestic conferences. She has extensive international experience through ERASMUS+ and CEEPUS programs, contributing to teaching and professional training across borders.

Koprivnica, Croatia. E-mail: ahunjet@unin.hr

Vesna Sesar, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Logistics and Sustainable Mobility, University North in Croatia. She holds an MBA in management from the Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb and PhD in management from the joint doctoral studies of FH Burgenland in International Economic Relations and Management. Before starting scientific career, she gained professional experience in finances as financial analysis and accounting as head of accounting. She has published over 50 scientific articles, participated in numerous international conferences and worked on many scientific projects. Her research work is focused on the field of management, controlling and sustainability.

Koprivnica, Croatia. E-mail: ahunjet@unin.hr, vsesar@unin.hr