RESEARCH ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOME FURNISHING INDUSTRY ECOSYSTEM AND THE PATH OF COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION

With the advancement of economic globalization and technological innovation, the home furnishing industry, as an important component of China's national economy, faces a crucial issue: how to construct an ecosystem and achieve collaborative innovation to enhance the central competitive power of the industry. This research conducts an in-depth analysis of both domestic and international models of home furnishing industry ecosystem construction, combining theories of industrial chain collaboration and employing empirical research methods to explore the interactive mechanisms between various entities within the home furnishing industry ecosystem and their impacts on collaborative innovation outcomes. This paper collects relevant data from China's leading home furnishing enterprises between 2010 and 2022, analyzes it through multiple-case comparative studies, and applies theories of collaborative innovation to construct a novel pathway for collaborative innovation. The results show a significant positive correlation between the intensity of interactions among enterprises, the degree of information sharing, and innovation performance. Collaborating across multiple dimensions, including strategies like technology sharing, resource integration, and the cultivation of an innovative culture, can significantly enhance synergy effects. The study also finds that government policy support and market-oriented mechanisms play an essential role in promoting collaborative innovation, while communication and resource fluidity along the supply chain are critical factors for improving collaborative efficiency. The findings of this research can provide theoretical guidance and practical reference for the healthy development of the home furnishing industry ecosystem, and promote the implementation of industry ecological upgrades and innovation-driven development strategies.