Supply chain management is important to the success of any organization. Information Systems makes the process easier, if all pieces are in order. This exercise should be fun and teaches you about the supply chain. First, start with the link below:
http://forio.com/resources/article/bullwhips-and-beer/ (Links to an external site.)
Read the information located in this article. Then click the link to actually play the Near Beer Game. Simply click the link, Play The Near Beer Game. Then click the tab Overview, read the contents of the tab, then click the tab, Run Simulation. You should attempt to run the simulation many, many times to be successful at management inventory and production. Pay attention to what happens when and when things change, what are the consequences? For a submission, submit a 250 to 300 word paper of your experiences, challenges, personal reflection, and summary. You should use Microsoft Word for the paper, it does not need a title page or abstract. However, if you use any information or ideas that are not yours you should cite the information and have a reference page.