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The book begins with an overview of decision trees and discusses how decision trees are related to other concepts such as decision theory, optimization, and statistical inference. The author then explores the use of decision trees in data mining tasks and describes how these techniques complement and supplement other business intelligence applications, such as dimensional cubes (also called OLAP cubes) and data mining approaches, such as regression, cluster analysis, and neural networks. The author then demonstrates how decision trees can be used to solve real-business problems by applying them to scenarios in manufacturing, sales forecasting, CRM applications and marketing analytics.
Read more ...As a millennial in the retail industry, I am a sensory-driven person. The best way to sell an item is to make it look great, smell good, and taste amazing. Food sample stations throughout Whole Foods are a great example of this concept. You may not have come in looking for vegan muffins, but if you get a taste, you might not leave the store without them. Sephora’s makeovers are another perfect case study of retailers offering demos. Shoppers who come in to buy foundation might just fall in love with the lip stain employees put on them.
Read more ...Green marketing is an effective way to get noticed, but more importantly, it’s a smart way to help customers and employees feel good about what you do.
Read more ...When moving into international markets, a lot more things need to be considered. It is much easier to make this break when it’s in other local markets. When moving into international markets, a lot more things need to be considered. International brands are often in the market for localization services to ensure smooth branding and promotion across different international markets due to the fact that they want to establish themselves in a specific country. The biggest brands – from Coca Cola to Pepsi and Honda – have lost several millions of dollars in trying to repair their images in foreign markets. If a company prioritizes localization from day one, however, those issues would have been avoided with proper localization from the onset.
Read more ...As a retail business owner, you want to create products that help people and businesses grow. You want to provide products that are innovative and useful, of top quality and affordable so your customers will come back. But the real problem is that there are thousands of online retailers, who all appear to be competing vigorously against your own business. So how do you differentiate yourself from the others and emerge victorious? Uncovering the most important business intelligence opportunities is the focus of this strategy. This involves tracking end-to-end processes, collecting as much data as possible, and then processing it to produce the most insightful information. For example, BI can track how customers interact with your stores, & this information can be used to enhance customers’ shopping experience making them your loyal customer & generating a series of repeat purchases which boost your revenue – the golden bird which we all eye. With the help of Successful BI Strategy, retailers can make smart, efficient decisions allowing businesses to quickly alter prices or change merchandise offerings.
Read more ...The idea of automation is scary, but it's a reality that will impact us all. Although there are still many industries and workflows that need humans, at the moment, more businesses are adopting artificial intelligence in their businesses because it can improve efficiency and revenue. The rise of AI will continue to increase as businesses use machine learning to develop new processes while decreasing costs and limitations. Many employees are afraid that machines will replace them, but experts say you should be aware of potential changes and make adjustments where you can. AI is already affecting our day-to-day lives in ways never before imagined. We are experiencing the rise of a cognitive revolution. It's shaping our cities, changing the way we work, and enhancing our experience at home. But AI also has limitations; it can't yet compete with a human being when it comes to perception, social intelligence and creativity.
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