Virtual Laboratory for Simulation and Gaming

Demonstration of Bullwhip Effect in Multi-Echleon Supply Chain

  • First Select the type of Player you want to play as.

  • After Selecting the player select the type of ordering policy for the player choosen.

  • Then Select the ordering policy of other players as well.

  • The Choose the Demand Type for the player.

  • After selection of all the attributes hit Run Trial Button.

  • The You will be prompted for the number of weeks (Maximum 15 weeks) to Play for and the Initial Inventory.

  • The aim is to balance the invenory level with the incoming orders in terms of sales by ordering the economic quantity to maximize sales and reduce costs.

  • Note:Q is set to 15 for s-Q policy and for determinstic type the demand is to be input by the player.

  • Select Player Type Retailer
    Wholesaler
    Distributor
    Manufacturer
    Ordering Policy Retailer: s-S s-Q
    Wholesaler: s-S s-Q
    Distributor: s-S s-Q
    Manufacturer: s-S s-Q

    Demand Type Deterministic
    Probabilistic