Jurnal INFOTEL
Vol 17 No 3 (2025): August

Data-Driven Product Segmentation for Shallot Commodities using PCA and K-Means Clustering Approach

Winati, Famila Dwi (Unknown)
Arifin, Miftahol (Unknown)
Faturohman, Muhammad Iqbal (Unknown)
Mulyani, Enci (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2025

Abstract

The shallot industry plays a strategic role in the Indonesian economy, especially in the Brebes Regency as the largest production center. However, challenges in the form of price fluctuations and low value-added products still burden farmers. Previous research tends to focus on individual products without considering a holistic product clustering strategy. This study aims to address the gap by applying the K-Means clustering method combined with Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to identify patterns in shallot and processed product sales data. The research data includes sales of 308 products from 2022-2024. The variables analyzed include product type, size, number of sold, and turnover. The results of the analysis formed three main groups, which are group 0 (small products with low performance), group 1 (large products with superior performance) and group 2 (medium products with stable performance). The findings indicate the importance of more targeted marketing strategies and product diversification. The implications of this study include optimizing superior products, revitalizing low-performing products, and developing stable products to expand the market. A customized e-Commerce-based strategy per cluster can improve the financial performance of the organization and the welfare of shallot farmers in a sustainable manner.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

infotel

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

Jurnal INFOTEL is a scientific journal published by Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (LPPM) of Institut Teknologi Telkom Purwokerto, Indonesia. Jurnal INFOTEL covers the field of informatics, telecommunication, and electronics. First published in 2009 for a printed version and published ...