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Supply Chain Essentials
Turn inventory and capacity management into hands-on learning. This self-guided and highly engaging experience enables students in teams of two to understand how core supply chain and operations decisions affect cost, reliability, and flow.
Request the Interactive WalkthroughStandard Course Duration: 8-12 hoursStandard Course Setup: 5 BlocksTeam Dynamics: Teams of Two
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Introduction
Put students in charge of inventory and capacity decisions
Many introductory courses teach inventory and capacity concepts through theory, but helping students understand how these decisions interact in practice can be more challenging.
Supply Chain Essentials bridges that gap through a ready-to-run, fully self-guided learning experience designed for scalable course delivery.
Students work in teams of two as Supply Chain Manager and Operations Manager, making decisions on inventory, warehouse capacity, and production flow while seeing the direct impact on business results.
As they progress round by round, students build a practical understanding of how operational choices influence cost, reliability, service, and overall performance.
For educators teaching first-year or high-volume cohorts, this is an efficient and engaging way to bring supply chain management to life in the classroom.
Some of the Covered Concepts
Warehouse Management
Inventory Management
Production Capacity Management
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The Quick-Start Advantage
Built for real introductory courses
Supply Chain Essentials is part of the Inchainge Quick-Start Portfolio: ready-to-run learning experiences designed to fit seamlessly into existing courses.
For educators introducing supply chain concepts for the first time, it offers a practical way to bring experiential learning into the classroom without adding complexity, heavy facilitation, or major preparation time.
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EASY TO ADOPT
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EASY TO RUN
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EASY TO ASSESS
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EASY TO BUILD ON
Strong foundation to expand into advanced modules or a multi-year supply chain program
Who is this for
Most Relevant Courses
This learning solution is often used in:
Introduction to Operations Management
Foundations of Operations and Supply Chain Management
Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Basic Supply Chain Management
Principles of Logistics
Introductory Business Operations
Learning Outcomes
This learning solution helps students develop core competencies essential for today’s job market.
Manage Capacity: Balance warehouse and production capacity to improve cost and reliability.
Optimize Inventory: Manage component and finished goods inventory to avoid stockouts.
Understand a Supply Chain: Map suppliers, customers, production steps, and inbound/outbound flows.
Bring Strategy into Action: Translate supply chain strategy into tactical business decisions.
Support for Educators
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Your Partner in Teaching.
Each learning solution is designed to strengthen your course delivery, supported by expert guidance, resources, and tools that help you teach with confidence from start to finish.
Benefits for Students
Give Your Students a Competitive Edge in Today’s Workforce
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Highest Learning Impact
Enhancing student engagement through experiential learning, resulting in improved retention and comprehension levels.
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Real-world Application
Bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications, preparing students for practical challenges.
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Develop T-shaped Professionals
Fostering proficiency in specialized areas of supply chain management and interdisciplinary skills crucial for students’ career success.
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Learner-centric Experience
Fully immersing students in a risk-free environment, making strategic, cross-functional business decisions.
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Elevate Professional Competencies
Cultivating critical thinking alongside real-world skills such as decision-making, negotiation, collaboration, and more!
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Personalized Student Certification
After finishing a course with one of our business games, your students can showcase their performance with an official personalized certificate!
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#1 Global Student Challenge
Exclusive access to the challenge for your top performing students in a course with (one of) our business games.
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Business Game
Powered by the World’s Leading Cloud-based Business Game: The Fresh Connection
At the heart of this learning experience is The Fresh Connection, the world’s leading business simulation for value chain management.
Students step into the roles of Operations Manager and Supply Chain Manager, working in teams of two to manage inventory, warehouse capacity, and production flow. Together, they analyze data, align decisions, and experience how operational choices directly impact business performance.
Used by top universities and global companies, The Fresh Connection brings theory to life through competitive, scenario-based learning that drives engagement and deep understanding.
Topics
Standard Course Setup
Block 1
Kick-off
E-Learning
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Round
Gameplay Round 1
Block 2
Getting the Full Picture
E-Learning
Individual E-Learning Path
Round
Gameplay Round 2
Block 3
Improving
Alignment
Alignment
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Individual E-Learning Path
Round
Gameplay Round 3
Block 4
Optimizing
Results
Results
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Individual E-Learning Path
Round
Gameplay Round 4
Block 5
Final Stretch
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Individual E-Learning Path
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Gameplay Round 5
How to start with our products?
Effortlessly blend experiential learning into your curriculum.
Need guidance? Our Education Advisors will help you find the perfect fit for your teaching needs.
Step 1
Explore the Fit:
- Request the interactive walkthrough
- Speak with an Education Advisor
- Check fit for your course, cohort, and timeline
Time cost:
15 - 30 minutes
Step 2
Quick Setup Call & Onboarding
- Meet with a Product Specialist (Experienced Educator)
- Align the experience with your course goals
- Gain the confidence to introduce it successfully in your classroom
* Highly recommended: complete the learning experience yourself afterwards.
Time cost:
1 - 2 hour setup call, plus the recommended self-paced preparation
Step 3
Launch with Confidence
- Plug-and-play or tailor to your course
- Start delivery with minimal preparation
- Ongoing support from our team
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Time cost:
0.5 - 2 hours
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