An ensemble forecasting model for predicting contribution of food donors based on supply behavior
An ensemble forecasting model for predicting contribution of food donors based on supply behavior
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DOI：
10.1007/s10479-021-04146-5
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发表时间：
2021-07
影响因子：
4.8
通讯作者：
Shubhra Paul;Lauren B. Davis
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作者：
Shubhra Paul;Lauren B. Davis
Food banks are nonprofit hunger relief organizations that collect donations from donors and distribute food to local agencies that serve people in need. Donors consist of local supermarkets, manufacturers, and community organizations. The frequency, quantity, and type of food donated by each donor can vary each month. In this research, we propose a technique to identify the supply behavior of donors and cluster them based on these attributes. We then develop a predictive ensemble model to forecast the contribution of different donor clusters. Our study shows the necessary behavioral attributes to classify donors and the best way to cluster donor data to improve the prediction model.
