Playing the beer distribution game over the internet

Authors
Citation
Fr. Jacobs, Playing the beer distribution game over the internet, PROD OPER M, 9(1), 2000, pp. 31-39
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Engineering Management /General
Journal title
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
ISSN journal
10591478 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
31 - 39
Database
ISI
SICI code
1059-1478(200021)9:1<31:PTBDGO>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
This paper describes an Internet implementation of the Beer Distribution Ga me. Many teachers demonstrate the bullwhip effect that is often observed in supply chains by playing this game with their students. This implementatio n has the advantage of considerably reducing the time required to play the game.