A Critical Evaluation of Business Improvement through Machine Learning: Challenges, Opportunities, and Best Practices

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Bhagyashree Gadekar
Tryambak Hiwarkar

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This paper presents a critical evaluation of the impact of machine learning (ML) on business improvement, focusing on the challenges, opportunities, and best practices associated with its implementation. The study examines the hurdles faced by businesses while integrating ML, such as data quality, talent acquisition, algorithm bias, interpretability, and privacy concerns. On the other hand, it highlights the advantages of ML, including data-driven decision-making, enhanced customer experience, process optimization, cost reduction, and the potential for new revenue streams. Furthermore, the paper offers best practices to guide businesses in successfully adopting ML solutions, covering data management, talent development, model evaluation, ethics, and regulatory compliance. Through real-world case studies, the study illustrates successful ML applications in different industries. It also addresses the ethical and social implications of ML adoption and discusses emerging trends for future directions. Ultimately, this evaluation provides valuable insights to enable informed decisions and sustainable growth for businesses leveraging machine learning.

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Gadekar, B. ., & Hiwarkar, T. . (2023). A Critical Evaluation of Business Improvement through Machine Learning: Challenges, Opportunities, and Best Practices. International Journal on Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and Communication, 11(10s), 264–276. https://doi.org/10.17762/ijritcc.v11i10s.7627
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