Big datas påverkan på beslutsfattande av kundsegment : - En fallstudie av organisationer inom resebranschen

Sammanfattning: Through an ever-increasing connectivity, the digital imprints left behind are opening new possibilities for organizations. Big data contains large amounts of consumer data and through analysis this data is transformed into information. This has enabled organizations new forms of how to implement big data to the decision-making process regarding segmentation of consumers. Through a qualitative survey and semi-structured interviews, a case study is used for the research of Destination Gotland and TUI. The purpose of this study is to investigate how big data affects the decision-making process for segmentation at two organizations in the travel industry. The theoretical framework has been designed after thorough research of relevant literature. The Analysis model used in the thesis is a product of the theoretical framework. The results of this study show that big data is affecting how organizations are identifying customer segments. Big data is used a foundation for decision-making but still relies on knowledgeable decision-makers. The type of market the organization is operating in is crucial to the nature decision that can be made regarding segmentation.