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A hands-on teaching game inspired by the classic Beer Game
Inspired by the classic Beer Game, the simulator models a four-stage supply chain — retailer, wholesaler, distributor and factory. Each player decides how much to order every week, with limited information and shipping delays.
How small changes in customer demand amplify moving upstream — the bullwhip effect — and why information sharing, coordination and systems thinking are essential to a stable, cost-efficient supply chain.
Participants play a role in real time, placing weekly orders while live dashboards track inventory, backlog, orders and cost across the chain — turning abstract dynamics into a visible, hands-on experience.
An engaging, data-rich way to teach supply chain dynamics — instant visual feedback makes the bullwhip effect tangible, and the browser-based game runs on any device for classrooms and workshops.