This guide provides a step-by-step approach to playing Zensimu's version of the Beer Distribution Game. This video is to be shown to participants before the first round of a game.
**About the Beer Game **
The Beer Game is a role-playing simulation developed to demonstrate how supply chain dynamics can lead to challenges in managing complex systems. Each player participates as a member of the supply chain: retailer, wholesaler, distributor, or manufacturer. The primary goal is to meet customer demand for cases of beer through various stages of the supply chain, minimizing costs for inventory and backorders.
The Beer Game proceeds in weekly cycles, where each player places orders to their immediate supplier aiming to balance the inventory with anticipated demand and existing backlogs. As the game progresses, observe how decisions affect other parts of the supply chain. The aim is to manage the inventory effectively across all levels to reduce costs from excess inventory and lost sales due to shortages. After several rounds, teams can review their performance to understand the impact of supply chain dynamics on overall operations.
This Beer Game is particularly valuable in educational and professional settings where understanding the dynamics of supply chains can lead to better strategic decisions in real-world scenarios.
Read more about Zensimu's Beer Game on our website:
- beergameapp.com/
- zensimu.com/be...