Product

Recommendation for
Drop-Shipping
Platform

Name Roll.No Class: T.Y.Btech

Simeen Pathan 35 Dept : Data Science
Shruti Amate 42 Sem : VI
Amar Parab 39
Abstract
Primary Concern: Enhancing operational efficiency for dropshippers on e-
commerce platforms.
Challenge: Managing a vast array of products available for dropshipping.
Current Deficiency: Lack of personalized guidance for dropshippers in product
selection.
Consequences: Resulting in feelings of overwhelm and uncertainty, leading to
suboptimal business engagement and limited sales growth.
Project Objective: Bridge the gap by offering tailored solutions for efficient
dropshipping.
Key Focus Areas: Streamlining the dropshipping experience and fostering a more
productive and lucrative business environment.
Introduction

•Retail without inventory: No stock held, products sourced per sale.

•Direct shipping: Products sent from supplier to customer, bypassing the merchant.
•Entrepreneurial advantages: Eliminates inventory management and upfront investment.
•Retailer focus: Emphasis on marketing, customer service, and simplified growth.
•Operational simplicity: Streamlined processes, avoiding traditional retail complexities.
•Risk mitigation: Reduces financial risks associated with stocking inventory.
 Problem Statement
The key issue is the efficiency of managing
dropshipping businesses on e-commerce platforms,
particularly due to the overwhelming number of
available products. Currently, there's a lack of
personalized guidance for dropshippers in selecting the
right products, leading to uncertainty and suboptimal
engagement. Addressing this is crucial for streamlining
the dropshipping experience and fostering sales growth.
Objectives
Personalized Product

Recommendations

Enhanced User Experience

Optimized Product Selection

Scalability and Integration

System Architecture
 Modules
Pandas: Data Preprocessing: Pandas was used to
load and preprocess the dataset.

Scikit-learn (sklearn):
Machine Learning Algorithms: Scikit-learn played a
crucial role in applying machine learning algorithms.

The following algorithms were used:

Support Vector Machine (SVM)
k-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)
Random Forest
Logistic Regression
Sklearn.model_selection:
Data Splitting: This module within scikit-learn was employed to split the
dataset into training and testing sets. It's crucial for evaluating model
performance and generalization.
Sklearn.metrics:
Model Evaluation: Sklearn.metrics provided essential metrics to evaluate
the machine learning models. For your project, the evaluation was based
on parameters like "Profit," "Sales," "Product Quantity," and "Priority."
Matplotlib:
Data Visualization: Matplotlib was used for creating visualizations to
better understand the data, model performance, and results.
Visualizations can be included in the
 •Hardware requirements:

1.Processor: Intel Core i3

2.Hard Disc: Minimum 64 GB
System 3.RAM: Minimum 8 GB

Requirements •Software requirements:

1.Operating system: Windows OS

2.Internet and browsing facilities.
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Results

Accuracy of Logistic Regression

Accuracy of SVM
Results

Accuracy of Random Forest

Accuracy of KNN
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