“This is a fantastic training program to build a value chain and customer-first mindset. Cross-functional participation helps teams to appreciate each other's roles and the true benefits of collaboration.  Since the training received an excellent score from participants, we plan to cascade it further to our Supply chain leaders.

“Completed the training and it was very successful. One of the delegates provided feedback that it was one of the most sensible and impactful sessions ever attended. Really a good product! Well done on developing it.

“This addictive game allowed us to spend unforgettable moments and to acquire knowledge that will last through time. The only regret is that it's over, because I had really grown fond of our regular interactions. We are now equipped with new tools to succeed.

“Both the participating team and the entire organization recognized that communication and good interdisciplinary knowledge of the participants are of immense importance in striving for an excellent and business efficient S&OP process.

“We sell in Europe and we source from across the globe, this is an excellent platform for learning the importance of collaboration across the extended supply chain.

“The Fresh Connection was a challenging test of decision making, commercial awareness and learning agility that requires each individual to understand the impact of their role and actions on the profitability of the whole business.

“The TFC business simulation is really an effective method for supply chain learning. From procurement, production, and delivery to plan; from strategy to execution, from personal development to team collaboration.

“Participants in The Fresh Connection will be better prepared to deal with real life challenges and succeed in Agile and Changing Supply Chains.

“The Fresh Connection is a serious game that has added value to the GKN development program: a way to motivate teams in delivering performance using supply chain best practice out of their daily environment.

“As a supply chain professional trainer and instructor, I was looking for something to integrate theories, best practices and personal knowledge into an immersive learning approach. The Fresh Connections offers more than my expectations in all respects. As an instructor, I can explain the abstracted idea/information vividly with the immersive learning experience to my students. I would recommend The Fresh Connection – both to the academic and the corporate!

“The Fresh Connection has enabled us to better appreciate the challenges that our customers face… It has given us insights into the different business interests that Purchasers, Operations Managers and Sales Managers have.

“The Fresh Connection is a very close representation of reality. Just like in their day-to-day work, our managers have to scan information and make quick decisions. In addition, I’m in no doubt that having to fulfill different roles opens people’s eyes. A sales manager who has previously had no contact with purchasing or manufacturing now understands that everything’s not only about sales. This game takes our employees out of their comfort zone.