Beer distribution game

ID: beer-distribution-game

The Beer Distribution Game, often referred to simply as the "Beer Game," is a simulation game developed in the 1960s at the MIT Sloan School of Management. It is designed to demonstrate the challenges of supply chain management, particularly focusing on issues related to inventory management and the bullwhip effect. ### Game Structure The game typically involves four different roles that participants assume: 1. **Retailer**: The player managing inventory directly with consumers.

New to topics? Read the docs here!