A Methodological Framework for Business Decisions with Explainable AI and the Analytic Hierarchical Process

In today’s data-driven business landscape, effective and transparent decision making becomes relevant to maintain a competitive advantage over the competition, especially in customer service in B2B environments. This study presents a methodological framework that integrates Explainable Artificial In...

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Autores: Marín Díaz, Gabriel, Gómez Medina, Raquel, Aijón Jiménez, José Alberto
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad Europea (UEM)
Repositorio:ABACUS. Repositorio de Producción Científica
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:abacus.universidadeuropea.com:11268/16664
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/11268/16664
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Economía
Administración de empresas
Inteligencia artificial
Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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Sumario:In today’s data-driven business landscape, effective and transparent decision making becomes relevant to maintain a competitive advantage over the competition, especially in customer service in B2B environments. This study presents a methodological framework that integrates Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI), C-means clustering, and the Analytic Hierarchical Process (AHP) to improve strategic decision making in business environments. The framework addresses the need to obtain interpretable information from predictions based on machine learning processes and the prioritization of key factors for decision making. C-means clustering enables flexible customer segmentation based on interaction patterns, while XAI provides transparency into model outputs, allowing support teams to understand the factors influencing each recommendation. The AHP is then applied to prioritize criteria within each customer segment, aligning support actions with organizational goals. Tested with real customer interaction data, this integrated approach proved effective in accurately segmenting customers, predicting support needs, and optimizing resource allocation. The combined use of XAI and the AHP ensures that business decisions are data-driven, interpretable, and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, making this framework relevant for companies seeking to improve their customer service in complex B2B contexts. Future research will explore the application of the proposed model in different business processes.