Overview
A collection of leading business applications in the data mining and multivariate modeling spectrum, this book contains the thoughts of experts in the field at leading U.S. corporations. Provided are insights on the importance that quantitative modeling provides in helping organizations manage risk, increase productivity, and drive profits in the markets in which they operate. In addition, the expert contributors comment on other important aspects that are involved in the utilization of data mining and multivariate modeling, including data collection, cleansing, and general organization. Also addressed are complementary business applications across industry sectors.Author Biography: Stephan Kudyba (PhD) is president and founder of Null Sigma Inc., a consulting company that concentrates on enhancing corporate operational efficiency through the utilization of data mining, business intelligence and knowledge management initiatives. He is also a faculty member in the school of management at New Jersey Institute of Technology and has authored the books “Data Mining and Business Intelligence: A Guide to Productivity” and “IT, Corporate Productivity and the New Economy.
Synopsis
Managing Data Mining: Advice from Experts is a collection of leading business applications in the data mining and multivariate modeling spectrum provided by experts in the field at leading US corporations. Each contributor provides valued insights as to the importance quantitative modeling provides in helping their corresponding organizations manage risk, increase productivity and drive profits in the market in which they operate. Additionally, the expert contributors address other important areas which are involved in the utilization of data mining and multivariate modeling that include various aspects in the data management spectrum (e.g. data collection, cleansing and general organization).
Hewlett-Packard Co., USA - Randy Collica
"This book describes real business examples of how data mining was utilized to solve problems that needed attention."
Editorials
Randy Collica
"This book describes real business examples of how data mining was utilized to solve problems that needed attention."—Hewlett-Packard Co., USA
Stephen Sloan
"The book covers a wide range of industries, thus giving the reader exposure to the uses of Data Mining in retail, service, and manufacturing industries both to control cost and to increase sales. The specific examples of problems solved are especially helpful."—Systems manager, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, USA.