Beer Game Simulation

Make ordering decisions across all 4 supply chain tiers to experience the Bullwhip Effect firsthand.

Round 1 / 8

Supply Chain Progress

Retailer

Wholesaler

Distributor

Factory

Currently Playing

Retailer

You sell directly to end customers. Customer demand is visible to you.

Rounds completed

0/8

Current Inventory

12

units on hand

0Healthy range40+
Stockout zoneOptimal: 8–16Excess zone
Shipments In Transit

Orders you placed in previous rounds arriving soon

4

Arrives next round

4

Arrives in 2 rounds

Total incoming: 8 units

Place Your Order — Round 1

This Round's Incoming Demand

8

units ordered by your customer

Your inventory

12

Suggested baseline: 8 units

This covers incoming demand + backlog. Ordering more builds safety stock; less depletes it.

Enter the quantity you want to order from your supplier this round.

Round History

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