Description
The essential tools for analysing data in today’s data-driven economy.
Practical and authoritative – written by a leading and experienced practitioner.
Data (especially Big Data) is a critical factor in determining business success today.
Contains up-to-date techniques and methods on analysing data
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: LID Publishing
ISBN:978-1-911498-36-0
FORMAT: 234x156mm
Bookbinding: Paperback
Number of pages: 400 pp
AUTHOR
Erik Elgersma is Director of Strategic Analysis at FrieslandCampina. He speaks and lectures frequently on the topics of strategic analysis and data management. He is based in the Netherlands.
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