Title Nearbeer Game
Creator Michael Bean

Website www.forio.com/nearbeer.com

Topic SCM Simulation

Synopsis of game

The Nearbeer game will be like that customers order products from you; you keep track of what you're selling, and you order enough raw materials from your suppliers to meet your customers' demand.


Presumed knowledge Basic knowledge of SCM
Basic knowledge of Inventory Control
Time Required to read instruction
30 minutes
Time Required to play a round
45-60 minutes
Number of Players
1
Lenson Learned

Coordination within the supply chain is difficult. Even when you have perfect information about future orders and complete control over what gets manufactured, delays within the supply chain can cause a 'bullwhip effect.'

Free or pay?  Free
Play online or download? Online
Demo Picture