Module 5: Prescriptive Analytics and Optimization

November 16, 2020

Review:

  • Module 4

Presentation:

  • Video Lecture
  • Prescriptive analytics
  • Discrete mathematics
  • Supply chain network optimization
  • Inventory safety stock optimization

Assignment:

  • Create an industry-specific “Analytics” Bibliography
    • Choose an industry of interest (e.g., Sports, Health Care, Finance)
    • Find written resources (journal or news articles, books, etc) using library databases, search engines, etc.
    • List them and write a brief description of each resource
    • Here’s a Help Sheet on how to write an annotated bibliography
  • I recorded a video session with Librarian, Isabel Sotoluna for this assignment. Watch it!

Justin

Justin Holman is CEO of Aftermarket Analytics, where he leads efforts to develop cutting edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the Automotive Aftermarket. Prior to joining Aftermarket Analytics, Justin managed corporate consulting for the Strategy & Analytics division at MapInfo Corporation, leading major projects for retail clients including The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Bridgestone-Firestone, Sainsbury’s and New York & Company. Before that, Justin served as Vice President of Software Development at LogicTools, now part of IBM's supply chain application software group. Justin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and an Executive Management certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

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