In the Sustainable Supply Chain simulation, students play the role of a supply chain manager for a multinational company that produces personal care products, such as liquid soaps, shampoos, conditioners and shower gel for a period of five years. During five simulated years, decisions across the stages of the supply chain (procurement, production, logistics) are made to optimize the company's sustainability and quality ratings, as well as its financial results.
A key challenge in the simulation is to make procurement decisions (on oils, packaging materials, fragrances, thickeners and machines) that will help the company reach ambitious goals related to biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions, quality and profitability. At the same time students need to ensure that corruption and unfair labour practices are avoided throughout the supply chain.
Various crises, including the risk of extreme weather events, need to be navigated during the simulation.
If enabled by the facilitator, students are invited to enter their reasoning for key decisions and receive constructive AI-generated feedback in the dashboard. This feature encourages students to express their decision-making rationale and to interpret feedback. It also provides a valuable record for the facilitator.
The simulation can be played individually and in teams.
With the Sustainable Supply Chain simulation, students:
Learn how strategic decisions across the supply chain impact environmental sustainability and company performance.
Learn to assess supplier sustainability characteristics and engage in responsible sourcing of materials.
Recognize the role of technology in enhancing supply chain sustainability.
Develop skills in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
Experience that there is a business case for supply chain sustainability.
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