Customer Data Management Analysis for Customer Segmentation Using K-Means Clustering Method
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https://doi.org/10.62951/ijies.v2i4.345Keywords:
Customer Data Management, Customer Segmentation, Data-Driven Decision Making, K-Means Clustering, Qualitative InterpretationAbstract
This study aims to examine customer segmentation through K-Means clustering from a customer data management perspective, emphasizing the interpretive value of analytical results rather than solely their computational outcomes. The research addresses a critical issue in contemporary data-driven organizations, where customer analytics is often reduced to technical modeling without sufficient translation into managerial insights. To respond to this gap, the study adopts a qualitative interpretive approach embedded within a quantitative clustering process, positioning clustering as part of a broader information management cycle. The empirical analysis is based on the Mall Customers Dataset obtained from Kaggle, consisting of 200 customer records with numerical attributes representing age, annual income, and spending score. Quantitative processing using K-Means clustering was employed to identify customer segments, while qualitative interpretation was applied to analyze the managerial meaning of each cluster. Data interpretation was supported by analytical documentation, visualization outputs, and reflective analysis of cluster characteristics. The findings reveal four distinct customer segments with different behavioral and economic profiles, each carrying specific strategic implications for customer relationship management and marketing decision-making. The study demonstrates that the primary value of clustering lies not merely in segment formation, but in its ability to transform raw customer data into actionable managerial knowledge. In conclusion, this research contributes to customer analytics literature by integrating data mining techniques with qualitative interpretation, offering a more human-centered and decision-oriented framework for customer data management. Future research is encouraged to extend this approach using organizational case studies or participatory decision-making contexts.
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