Dynamic fuzzy clustering algorithm using cumulative cost curve with application to dynamic customer segmentation
by M. Sivaguru; M. Punniyamoorthy
International Journal of Business Information Systems (IJBIS), Vol. 46, No. 1, 2024

Abstract: Dynamic customer segmentation (DCS) is a useful tool for managers to update customer segments with new information continuously. One of the algorithms introduced in the literature for DCS is the dynamic fuzzy c-means (DFCM) clustering algorithm. We have proposed a cumulative cost curve method for the DFCM algorithm to overcome its shortcomings. Besides, we have also modified the existing structure strength expression used in the DFCM algorithm. Extensive experiments were conducted using a retail supermarket dataset with 11 new data updates to assess the performance of the proposed method in comparison with the DFCM and modified dynamic fuzzy c-means (MDFCM) algorithms. Finally, a DCS framework that could be used as a tool by managers is proposed to show the usefulness of the DFCM algorithm in the application domain, and it is demonstrated through a case study.

Online publication date: Sun, 12-May-2024

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