Reference no: EM131410926
Beer Game Assignment
Beer game video link: https://youtu.be/qxpgM8paegQ
1) What are the benefits of communication
a. between levels (/retailer/OEM/warehouse/factory)?
b. within levels (logistics/planner) in the supply chain?
c.Specifically with the factory?
2) If you could change the structure of the network, assuming the rules on ordering, communication, and lead times are the same, how would you do it? Justify your answers.
3) Suppose you were faced with a competitor who
a) offered better lead times and your customers began defecting. How would you change the network rules, communications, etc., to respond given the continuing need to balance inventory and customer service?
OR
b) offered lower prices and your customers began defecting. How would you change the network rules, communications, etc., to respond given the continuing need to balance inventory and customer service?
4) What do you think the learning objectives of this exercise were and how were they accomplished? What would you to do improve the exercise?
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