The Beer Game Version 2 - The purpose of this game is to introduce participants to the supply chain concept and to the effects decisions along the chain have on inventory levels and costs. The game is designed to be played in a classroom setting and takes about 60 minutes to play.
This is a new version of the game that includes features useful for playing the game with online classes. This version allows the use of "robot" players in positions where actual players are not assigned. The version of the game also has the ability to automatically move to the next period after all the players have entered a decision or a period of time has elapsed.
This is a new version of the game that includes features useful for playing the game with online classes. This version allows the use of "robot" players in positions where actual players are not assigned. The version of the game also has the ability to automatically move to the next period after all the players have entered a decision or a period of time has elapsed.
OSCM Tools
These five apps are useful for teaching OSCM:
These five apps are useful for teaching OSCM:
- Learning Curve Calculator - This tool calculates the unit, cumulative, and cumulative average time (cost) required for a percent learning curve.
- Waiting Line Calculator - This tool calculates the expected waiting time, waiting line length, and server utilization using a queuing theory model (M/M/N).
- OSCM Efficiency Measures - This tool retrieves current efficiency measures for public companies. Measures retrieved are the following: Asset Turnover, Receivable Days of Supply, Inventory Days of Supply, Payable Days of Supply, and Cash Conversion Cycle Time.
- Disaster Relief Game - This in-class simulation exercise is designed to introduce the problem of allocating inventory in a 2 echelon system.
- Drug Pricing Supply Chain Game - Students are challenged to profitably manage three drugs. Drug pricing impacts the demand and relative profit of each drug. The drugs are made in a simulated manufacturing cell which is scheduled based on orders place for each drug.
These games can be used free of charge by public academic institutions. If you
are interested in private education, such as executive seminars and workshops, contact
Dr. Jacobs to discuss your requirements. Dr. Jacobs can be
reached at bob@oscm-pro.com.
are interested in private education, such as executive seminars and workshops, contact
Dr. Jacobs to discuss your requirements. Dr. Jacobs can be
reached at bob@oscm-pro.com.