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1. Incorporating Reinforcement Learning into Supervised Sequential Recommender Models
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Statistik och maskininlärningAbstract : 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
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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 etnologiAbstract : 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
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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)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
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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)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
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5. Textile craft producer Jordan River Foundation’s collaborative design development with IKEA
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : 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