-Topic Logistic supply chains, system dynamics
-Purpose To introduce participants to the supply chain concept and to the effects decisions along the chain have on inventory levels and costs.
-Introduction In this game, the retailer sells cases of beer to a consumer and orders cases of beer from the wholesaler; the wholesaler sells cases of beer to the retailer and orders cases of beer from the distributor; and the distributor sells cases of beer to the wholesaler and orders beer from the factory (brewery). The factory brews the beer. The beer supply chain