Machine Learning Approach for Best Location of Retailers

  • Ehsan Ghafourian Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Elnaz Bashir Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50010
  • Farzaneh Shoushtari Alumni of Industrial Engineering, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
  • Ali Daghighi Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
Keywords: Machine Learning, Location, Retailers, Clustering, K-means

Abstract

This paper presents a machine learning approach using the k-means clustering algorithm to identify optimal locations for retailers. The study aims to leverage geographic, demographic, and economic factors to cluster potential locations and provide valuable insights for decision-making. The methodology involves data preparation, selecting relevant features, applying the k-means algorithm, evaluating cluster results, and visualizing the outcomes on a map. Numerical results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach in identifying suitable retail locations. The study concludes with a summary of findings and recommendations for further research.

Published
2022-12-03
How to Cite
Ghafourian, E., Bashir, E., Shoushtari, F., & Daghighi, A. (2022). Machine Learning Approach for Best Location of Retailers. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operational Research, 4(1), 9-22. https://doi.org/10.22034/ijieor.v4i1.51
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Articles