Bonus Points
Global Supply Chain Simulation
Global Supply Chain Management Simulation
Spring 2016
We will be running the Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) simulation in class on April 14th (Thursday). I’ll be holding additional office hours on Monday April 18th from 2-4 pm to help with the simulation (e-mail me to coordinate logistics if you plan to attend office hours).
In preparation for this, you will need to organize into groups of two, and one individual from each pair will need to register for the simulation (note, only 1 account is needed per team). The registration can be completed at http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/access/49184407.
A bonus of 0.25 will be provided for:
a) completing the registration by Wednesday, April 13th (noon) &
b) posting the username and e-mail address you used to register as a comment to this post. Also mention the names of your group members.
In addition, please read through the attached instructions before we begin the simulation. This will give you an overview of the game and how it will work. Attached as well is a record sheet you will need to print out and use during the course of the simulation to record your decisions and actions.
The deliverables for this assignment are:
- Student Record Sheet – please complete this as you work on the simulation. Enter detailed explanations for each decision in the space provided. Submit the completed record sheets for all 4 years.
- Table to fill only for year 4. Comment on which costs (as fraction of revenue) are high, and how you can improve.
The due date for submission of all deliverables is April 21, 2016 @ 5:30 pm (beginning of class).
Extra Credit Assignment
Value: This is an optional, individual extra credit assignment. It can add up to 5 additional points to the case portion of your grade.
Assignment: In reviewing the literature, the web, your classes, etc. there are many uses of Information Technology (I/T), the internet, etc. that can address important supply chain management issues, opportunities for improvement, etc.
Select one (1) opportunity to use I/T that positively impacts supply chain management and operations that we did not discuss in a class case. For that opportunity write a 1-2 page white paper that:
- Outlines what the opportunity is to use I/T in Supply Chain Management
- Describes the Supply Chain Management issue / opportunity / etc.
- Describes how use of I/T addresses that issue / opportunity
- Defines the compelling reason a Supply Chain Manager should take advantage of this opportunity
Note: Assume the White Paper is going to be read by busy Supply Chain Managers. These busy managers (like some professors) are not looking for lots of words and filler – they want to know all the critical facts and ideas presented in a clear, readable and compelling manner.
Due: April 14th (in-class)
Instructions for Beer Game
To prepare for the Beer Game, you should:
1. Visit the URL (https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/import/ptos/46466804) and complete the registration. Note: each group member needs to register separately. Also, this link is different from the one you download case studies.
2. Watch the video after completing the registration.
3. Form groups of exactly 4 (no more, no less – the software only permits groups of size 4) and write the names of your group members as a comment on this post (only one person per group need write).
4. Round 1 of The Beer Game will be held during class hours on Thursday February 4th (Intro) and Thursday February 11th (Round 1).
5. Students without a group can run the simulation as individual players.
Important: The game requires participation from all four members of a group – therefore, if one of your group members is not logged in or absent from class on Thursday Feb 4th or the 11th, your group won’t be able to play the game. Please coordinate with your group members and make sure they are present in class.
A bonus of 0.25 points can be earned for completing the steps 1,2 and 3 by Monday February 1st, 5:00pm.