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Informationen zum Autor Konstantinos Tsiptsis , CRM and Customer Intelligence Manager, Eurobank, EFM, Greece Antonios Chorianopoulos , Greek Ministry of Economy and Finance, Data Analysis Unit, MIS Service, Greece. Klappentext Data Mining Techniques in CRM: Inside Customer Segmentation presents a comprehensive guide to the use of Data Mining Techniques in the CRM framework, combining a technical and a business perspective and bridging the gap between data mining & business professionals. By using non-technical language it focuses on Customer Segmentation and presents guidelines for the development of actionable segmentation schemes.The book guides readers through all phases of the data mining process, from the understanding of the business objective and the setting of the data mining goal to the model development, evaluation and deployment.Methodological and technical guidelines are supplemented by real-world application examples from all major industries, including Telecommunications, Banking and Retailing. Recommendations for the utilization of the data mining results for effective marketing are made.Data mining algorithms are presented in a simple and comprehensive way for the business users with no technical expertise.Lists of recommended input fields are provided to serve as the basis for the implementation of data mining applications.The book is mainly addressed to business users who are looking for a practical guide on data mining. It presents the authors' knowledge and experience from the 'data mining trenches', demystifying the secrets for data mining success"Many marketers hear that data mining is a valuable tool, but may not know where to start or how to apply it to their business. This book bridges the gap between the technology and its use in high-value marketing applications. Not only are the techniques of data mining explained (in ways accessible to mere mortals, not just PhD statisticians), Chorianopoulos and Tsiptsis guide marketers in banking, retail, and telecommunications through the steps of assembling the right data, analyzing it to identify actionable segments, and using this insight to drive successful marketing activities. The book is packed with guidance and tips that will "jump start" marketing applications - a great benefit to any company looking to move its marketing to the next level."--Colin Shearer, Senior Vice President Strategic Analytics, SPSS, an IBM Company Zusammenfassung This is an applied handbook for the application of data mining techniques in the CRM framework. It combines a technical and a business perspective to cover the needs of business users who are looking for a practical guide on data mining. It focuses on Customer Segmentation and presents guidelines for the development of actionable segmentation schemes. By using non-technical language it guides readers through all the phases of the data mining process. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements. 1. Data Mining in CRM. The CRM Strategy. What Can Data Mining Do? The Data Mining Methodology. Data Mining and Business Domain Expertise. Summary. 2. An Overview of Data Mining Techniques. Supervised Modeling. Unsupervised Modeling Techniques. Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence vs. Statistical Techniques. Summary. 3. Data Mining Techniques for Segmentation. Segmenting Customers with Data Mining Techniques. Principal Components Analysis. Clustering Techniques. Examining and Evaluating the Cluster Solution. Understanding the Clusters through Profiling. Selecting the Optimal Cluster Solution. Cluster Profiling and Scoring with Supervised Models. An Introduction to Decision Tree Models. Summary. 4. The Mining Data Mart. Designing the Mining Data Mart. The Time Frame Cover...
