GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT An Online Simulation #6107

In this two-hour simulation, students must make key supply chain management
decisions. Students walk away with an understanding of important concepts in the
allocation of production resources across global supply chains.

The simulation illustrates key concepts of supply

chain management, such as:

How to create a balanced supply chain

across suppliers with different lead times
(speculative vs. reactive capacity)

How to build flexibility into the supply chain

to avoid stock-outs and excess inventory
(the newsvendor problem)

How to evaluate and use demand forecasts

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The Student Experience

For the rollout of two models of mobile phones, students take control of managing product design, procurement and
production for four simulation years. They must also balance competitive priorities and create a supply chain that is flexible
enough to react quickly to shifts in demand. Dynamic forecast and board discussions encourage students to think about
the human side of problems facing supply chain managers.

The process of adoption and delivery is simple. Students

can access the online simulation via our web site.

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Student Success
Student success is measured by company profits, as well as a dynamic evaluation process in which students answer
probing questions from the companys board members.

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Order and Exam Copy Information

To preview (Authorized Faculty) or
purchase this online simulation, call
(800) 545-7685 (outside the U.S. and
Canada, 617-783-7600).

Product #6107