Essays about: "HOME FURNISHING"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words HOME FURNISHING.

1. 1. Incorporating Reinforcement Learning into Supervised Sequential Recommender Models

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Statistik och maskininlärning

   Author : Patrick Siegfried Hiemsch; [2023]
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   Abstract : In the context of the significant expansion of e-commerce, Recommender Systems have become important tools for businesses, enhancing customer engagement through the personalization of product recommendations. This thesis investigates the integration of Reinforcement Learning concepts  into Supervised Learning frameworks, aiming to foster more accurate, novel and diverse recommendations. READ MORE

3. 2. Novel Technology in a Retail Space: A study of how IKEA retail space influences adoption of smart technology for the home

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

   Author : Ramona Engdahl; [2022]
   Keywords : Novel technology; adoption; smart homes; retail space; customer experience; retail atmospheres; social practices; material; competence; meaning; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to understand how a retail space could facilitate a broader adoption of a novel technology. I aim to respond to the following questions, (i) ‘What characterises the practice of operating a smart technology for the home?’, (ii) ‘Which are the main barriers to reaching out to a broader range of customers, as opposed to only the technology interested customers?’, and (iii) ‘What in the retail space would need to change to facilitate broader adoption of a novel technology?’. READ MORE

4. 3. A Pre-study on Implementation of Blockchain based traceability system for Forestry compliance in Wood furniture supply chain

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

   Author : Sairaju Ponnoju; [2022]
   Keywords : Blockchain; Wood Traceability; Forestry Compliance; Wood Furniture Supply chain; Blockchain; Spårbarhet; Regulationer för skogsverksamhet; Blockchain-baserat spårningssystem; Leverantörskedja inom trämöbler; Heminredning;

   Abstract : Currently, consumers are developing a serious interest in knowing all the information relevant to the products they purchase. According to recent research studies and practice reports, eco-friendly products, e.g., wood products, are subject to purchase barriers. READ MORE

5. 4. The future green home : A qualitative study of sustainable development in the furniture industry; Generation Ys’ needs and wants for greener furniture

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Julia Holm; Lovisa Klang; Mimmi Nordquist; [2020]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Furniture; Generation Y; Attitude-behavior gap; Consumer behavior; Sweden; Decision-making process; Green consumption;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to provide a deeper understanding to business managers, of how the Swedish Generation Y consume furniture and if there is a want of consuming more green furniture. The thesis identifies previous research of sustainability development within furnishing and the phenomenon of attitude-behavior gap among consumers. READ MORE

6. 5. Textile craft producer Jordan River Foundation’s collaborative design development with IKEA

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Jamila Juzer Siamwalla; [2019]
   Keywords : collaboration; design development; co-designing; textile crafts; craft production;

   Abstract : Background: The production of textile crafts requires resources and skilled artisans. In modern times, textile crafts sold in the global market are often made through collaboration involving artisans and profit, social and non-profit enterprises with aim to globalize the aesthetic or styling, structural aspects, and marketability of the crafted product. READ MORE