Module 4: Predictive Analytics and Simulation

November 10, 2025

Review:

  • Module 3

Presentation:

Assignment:

  • Read Managerial Analytics Chapter 7, Case Study: Moneyball and Optimization, pp. 155-161
  • Watch Moneyball (the entire movie) and post about it on the Discussion Board.
  • Run the Stock and Bond Portfolio simulation
    • Allocate % Stocks vs Bonds
    • Enter Beginning Balance amount
    • Enter Annual Contribution amount
    • Enter Retirement Target amount
    • Run Simulation
    • Try different combinations and repeat
  • Infographic
    • Create an Infographic to summarize your simulation runs.
    • Use any graphics program, Google Slides, PowerPoint or similar.
    • The infographic should be one page only!
    • Save/export to PDF format before submitting.
    • Upload your PDF file in Bb.

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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