By the time I left IKEA, CHECKA had helped distribute over 10,000 items to our colleagues.

This week, I’ll share a few throwback stories from my time at Edge Engineering.
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CHECKA!

When remote work became the norm, many lacked proper equipment. E-commerce was booming, and the pressure was intense. Meanwhile, our offices were filled with unused desks, screens, and tables. We just had to solve this.

It was time for action. Enter Edge Engineering.

Initially born in secret to explore new work and software engineering methods, my team stepped into the light, embodying the philosophy of a visionary furniture dealer: “No method is more effective than the good example.”

With Paulina Bergman leading the business side, we received a request on a Friday and, within 48 hours, went from idea to rollout by the following Monday.
Our staff could now easily access desks, chairs, screens, ergonomic tools, and more. Simply check out what you want and pick it up at your office. A sort of internal click and collect.

By the time I left IKEA, CHECKA had helped distribute over 10,000 items to our colleagues.

The tool, initially meant for a 2-year lifespan, is rumored to have found new life in other markets, which truly warms my heart.

Stay tuned for the next story: Teaming up with the store and cutting through bureaucracy and indecisiveness.