Demonstrating the Effect of Supply Chain Disruptions through an Online Beer Distribution Game*. (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sarkar, Sourish; Kumar, Sanjay
• Is Part Of: Decision sciences journal of innovative education. Volume 14:Number 1(2016:Jan.)
• Page Start: 25
• Page End: 35
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: Action Learning -- Supply Chain Management -- Supply Chain Disruptions; Business education -- Periodicals; 658.00711
• DOI: 10.1111/dsji.12091
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1540-4595

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article describes a classroom tool to teach the impact of supply chain disruptions and mitigation strategies based on information sharing and collaboration. The tool is an adaptation of the Beer Distribution Game, is easy to play, and can be hosted online or on local servers. The game considers several scenarios based on the location of the disruptions (i.e., upstream or downstream) and the information available to supply chain partners. Students play the roles of managers who make ordering decisions in a serial supply chain and experience decision‐making under disruptions.