Beer Game Resources

Firstly thanks to everyone who took part in the Beer Game last week. Everyone seemed to enjoy the experience and found the sessions informative.  For such a simple game it is amazing how well it demostrates some of the pitfalls in managing supply chains - the most notable being the 'bullwhip effect'. But that is why it is a classic.

During the show a number of participants asked whether we were going to make the resources available and we are more than happy to do so.

Here are links to the 'Rules', 'Scoresheets' and 'Conclusions' that we used last week:   

Rules - how to play the Beer Game.

Scoresheets - scoresheets for each function of the supply chain.

Conclusions - explanation of the bullwhip effect and ways to prevent its appearance in supply chains today.

You can also download the files from the Resources page on our main website.  This has got lots interesting papers and presentations with many relevant to logistics and the supply chain -  Volume 2 of The Journal has papers on 'How to Generate Maximum Value from the Supply Chain' and  'E-tools for sourcing logistics services'.

Fancy a Beer Game?

There has been a phenomenal interest in The Beer Game sessions that we are runnning at Multimodal next week so if you do want to take part make sure you get to the stand and get signed up (Stand 290).  

The Beer Game is a classic supply chain challege that sees teams either producing or distributing beer throughout a simulated supply chain.  It's all good fun but equally very informative and highlighhts some of the pitfalls to avoid when managing supply chains.  

We are running several sessions during the exhibition so come along to our stand and exchange your business card for the chance to play.  Even if you don't want to play, come along to the stand and say hello.

Sessions are taking place at the following times:

Tuesday 23 April
Session 1 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Session 2 -  3:00pm - 4:30pm

Wednesday 24 April
Session 3 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Session 4 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Session 5 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm 

Thursday 25 April
Session 6 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Session 7 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Play 'The Beer Game' at Multimodal

We are continuing our sponsorship of the Shippers’ Village and Carriers’ Pavilion at Multimodal 2013 and in addition we are offering visitors the opportunity to participate in the classic supply chain challenge – The Beer Game.

For anyone working in supply and logistics The Beer Game has almost legendary status yet it is surprising how many people have never actually experienced it firsthand. We are putting that right and will be running seven sessions over the course of Multimodal.  The game simulates a simplified supply chain manufacturing and distributing beer with participants assuming one of four roles – Manufacturer, Distributor Wholesaler or Retailer  - and seeking to minimise their costs while fulfilling their orders.   Like all classic games it is a simple set-up yet it does a great job at demonstrating some of the fundamental challenges faced when managing supply chains.

If you want to play, you can indicate your interest when registering to attend Multimodal   - www.multimodal.org.uk.  On the day you can confirm participation by visiting the stand choosing a specific session.

Multimodal 2013 is the UK and Ireland's leading freight transport and logistics exhibition and  takes place at the NEC, Birmingham UK from 23 – 25 April 2013.  For more information and to register vist www.multimodal.org.uk.