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The Beer Game

The BeerGame is a logistics game that was originally developed by MIT in the 60s. . Participants play as a member of the supply chain and try to place orders to meet fluctuating demand. The module Illustrates the concept of lag in the economy.
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
November 5, 2001
Date Modified in MERLOT:
June 12, 2018
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Submitter:
Cathy Swift
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College General Ed
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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