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Optimizing Customer Relationship Management through Business Intelligence for Sustainable Business Practices

  Shereen Zaki 1 * ,   Mahmoud M. Ismail 2 ,   Heba Rashad 3 ,   Mahmoud Ibrahim 4

1  Department of decision supprt, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
    (mmsabe@zu.edu.eg)

2  Department of decision supprt, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
    (mmsabe@zu.edu.eg)

3  Department of decision supprt, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
    (HRAbdelhady@zu.edu.eg)

4  Department of decision supprt, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
    (mmsba@zu.edu.eg)


Doi   :   https://doi.org/10.54216/AJBOR.030105

Received: March 06, 2021 Accepted: July 11, 2021

Abstract :

Amidst the dynamic landscape of contemporary business, the integration of Business Intelligence (BI) with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) emerges as a crucial paradigm for fostering sustainable business practices. This research investigates the synergy between BI-driven CRM strategies and sustainable operations, addressing the imperative to optimize customer relationships for sustainable business growth. Leveraging models such as BG/NBD, and Gamma Gamma, and employing K-means clustering techniques, this study seeks to decode the intricate relationship between these strategies. The BG/NBD model facilitates predictions of Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV), while the Gamma Gamma model estimates the Expected Average Profit, enabling a comprehensive understanding of customer behavior. Utilizing K-means clustering aids in customer segmentation, offering insights for targeted strategies. Visualization analyses, including the Elbow Method and Silhouette Plot, guide optimal cluster determination and cluster quality assessment. Ultimately, this research underscores the potential of BI-infused CRM approaches not only to drive profitability and enhance customer relationships but also to champion sustainable business practices. The findings provide a robust framework for businesses to craft and implement BI-enhanced CRM strategies, steering them toward sustainable growth while fostering customer-centricity and profitability in modern business environments.

Keywords :

Customer Analytics; Data-driven Decision Making; Sustainability Strategies;  Business Insights; CRM Solutions;   Sustainable Operations;  Business Performance Analysis.

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MLA Shereen Zaki, Mahmoud M. Ismail, Heba Rashad, Mahmoud Ibrahim. "Optimizing Customer Relationship Management through Business Intelligence for Sustainable Business Practices." American Journal of Business and Operations Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2021 ,PP. 70-79 (Doi   :  https://doi.org/10.54216/AJBOR.030105)
APA Shereen Zaki, Mahmoud M. Ismail, Heba Rashad, Mahmoud Ibrahim. (2021). Optimizing Customer Relationship Management through Business Intelligence for Sustainable Business Practices. Journal of American Journal of Business and Operations Research, 3 ( 1 ), 70-79 (Doi   :  https://doi.org/10.54216/AJBOR.030105)
Chicago Shereen Zaki, Mahmoud M. Ismail, Heba Rashad, Mahmoud Ibrahim. "Optimizing Customer Relationship Management through Business Intelligence for Sustainable Business Practices." Journal of American Journal of Business and Operations Research, 3 no. 1 (2021): 70-79 (Doi   :  https://doi.org/10.54216/AJBOR.030105)
Harvard Shereen Zaki, Mahmoud M. Ismail, Heba Rashad, Mahmoud Ibrahim. (2021). Optimizing Customer Relationship Management through Business Intelligence for Sustainable Business Practices. Journal of American Journal of Business and Operations Research, 3 ( 1 ), 70-79 (Doi   :  https://doi.org/10.54216/AJBOR.030105)
Vancouver Shereen Zaki, Mahmoud M. Ismail, Heba Rashad, Mahmoud Ibrahim. Optimizing Customer Relationship Management through Business Intelligence for Sustainable Business Practices. Journal of American Journal of Business and Operations Research, (2021); 3 ( 1 ): 70-79 (Doi   :  https://doi.org/10.54216/AJBOR.030105)
IEEE Shereen Zaki, Mahmoud M. Ismail, Heba Rashad, Mahmoud Ibrahim, Optimizing Customer Relationship Management through Business Intelligence for Sustainable Business Practices, Journal of American Journal of Business and Operations Research, Vol. 3 , No. 1 , (2021) : 70-79 (Doi   :  https://doi.org/10.54216/AJBOR.030105)