MIT Supply Chain Simulation
THE BEER
GAME
Real-time multiplayer simulation. Manage your supply chain link, place orders, and discover why small demand variations create large oscillations — the bullwhip effect.
👤 Customer
→
🛒 Retailer
⇄
🏪 Wholesaler
⇄
🚚 Distributor
⇄
🏭 Factory
⚡
Real-time — WebSockets for a smooth and simultaneous experience
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5 players — Customer, Retailer, Wholesaler, Distributor, Factory
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Bullwhip analysis — Charts and statistics at game end
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Multi-device — Play from any screen on the network