Sales Data Analysis Using BI and WEKA
Prof. Rekha Sahare1, Assistant Professor,
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Government College of Engineering Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India.
Anuj Gohane2, Abdul Patel3, Ritik Ikhare4, Prajwal Dhengle5,
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Government college of Engineering Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract - In today's competitive business landscape, organizations rely heavily on data-driven decision-making to gain a competitive edge. Sales data analysis serves as a cornerstone in this endeavor, offering invaluable insights into consumer behavior, market trends, and the overall health of a business. This abstract highlights the significance of sales data analysis and its role in informing strategic business decisions. The abstract begins by outlining the importance of sales data analysis in understanding customer preferences, identifying emerging market trends, and optimizing sales strategies. It emphasizes the need for businesses to harness the power of data analytics tools and techniques to extract actionable insights from vast volumes of sales data. Furthermore, the abstract discusses the various dimensions of sales data analysis, including sales performance metrics, customer segmentation, and product performance analysis. It underscores the importance of leveraging advanced analytical methods such as predictive analytics, machine learning, and data visualization to unlock hidden patterns and correlations within sales data. Moreover, the abstract explores the practical applications of sales data analysis across different industries, ranging from retail and e-commerce to manufacturing and finance. It showcases real-world examples of how organizations have successfully utilized sales data analysis to enhance revenue generation, streamline operations, and improve customer satisfaction. The performance of the forecasting models is evaluated using appropriate metrics and validated against holdout datasets to ensure robustness and reliability. Model selection and tuning are conducted to optimize forecasting accuracy and mitigate potential biases. The forecasting is done using weka tool.
Keywords – Insights, Visualization, Analytics, Sales trends.