SC Planning Game
Written on 10:09 AM by Shaun Hutchings
1) 1) Should you follow the advice of a general manager in the situation you encountered when playing the SC Planning Game in class a while ago? Why or why not?
I say a little of both. I would look over my numbers and see that may not be the wisest decision and show him in a presentation or meeting that it would not be wise to order more. I would present all the data to him and show him that by purchasing more and trying to ‘never miss an order’ again might be more detrimental to the company than actually helping it. After this data is presented to the general manager I would let him make the decision. And if he still decides to place the large orders then I would do it because he is my boss and I do answer to him. So in reality yes I would take more of the orders of my general manager than just his advice. If it is really him just giving advice I probably would not if the decision came down to me and me alone.
2) What is the underlying problem that you faced in the simulation? Why?
Not having enough inventory when needed – Forecasting was a little low a little off – Place the wrong orders – lead time is sooo long that orders could not be changed – lead time is long because that is what the suppliers where offering – choosing the wrong suppliers or not having a good relationship with them where they can produce in a timely manner for your company – not putting an emphasis in your supply chain management division in your company to run analysis and choose the correct supplier
3) Are you sure about your response to Question #2???
YES
4) To be sure that you are sure, use Vensim to create your own system dynamics model that analyzes the underlying problem(s) you faced in the SC Planning Game. Attach the system dynamics model to this blog and be prepared to show it in class.
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