Intelligent clustering system

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2008-06-10

2008-06-10

Borissov, Igor N. (Department: 3628)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

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C705S014270

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07386519

ABSTRACT:
A method for forming a plurality of stores into a plurality of clusters is provided. Store specific information is collected. Optimized combinations for each individual store are provided based on the store specific information. Clusters are created based on the closeness of the optimal combinations.

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