Note—Estimating Geographic Customer Densities Using Kernel Density Estimation
- 1 May 1989
- journal article
- Published by Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) in Marketing Science
- Vol. 8 (2) , 191-203
- https://doi.org/10.1287/mksc.8.2.191
Abstract
This paper shows how kernel density estimation may be used to estimate flexibly the geographic distribution of customers in a market. In addition it shows how a density-based product positioning methodology may be applied to site selection, using the estimated geographic customer density to help locate a new or (relocated) store or distribution center. This application provides a conceptual basis for more complicated site selection and spatial demand models which might involve several predictor variables.Keywords
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