A fuzzy-based commodity cluster analysis for Harbin Central-Red supermarket

By analyzing the related theory and methods commonly used by the current retailing enterprises, the main basis and influencing factors of commodity procurement under the supply chain environment can be affirmed. As well, classification of the commodity can be carried out according to 8 factors, such as price, delivering cycle, storage life, purchase quantity, sale quantity, transportation cost, seasonality and fragility. Further all commodities are to be classified on the basis of fuzzy clustering theory in combination with the Central-Red supermarket in Harbin. The results of classification can provide some preferences to make procurement plan for retailing enterprises, which enable these enterprises to seek economical and advanced procurement methods on their actual situations and needs.