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Developing the Next Generation of Value Chain Leaders

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Achieve Teaching Excellence with our Game-based Learning Solutions

Join the 700 universities, including more than 50% of the top 100, that are reshaping higher education with our game-based learning solutions.

We guarantee a high learning impact for your students! Not only do we offer first-class edtech covering diverse value chain and sustainability topics, but we also have a dedicated support team of education advisors and product specialists to ensure smooth course design and delivery!

 

Game-based Learning Solutions

Convey Complex Topics with First-class EdTech

Explore our nineteen learning solutions powered by our four business games, easily tailored to match your course complexity and learning objectives. Whether used in a single course or as part of a complete multi-year program, they immerse students in real-world scenarios, skill development, and decision-making in a risk-free web environment.

Supply Chain & Operations Management

Students explore a broad range of supply chain and operations topics from introductory to advanced. They strengthen cross-functional alignment, learn to manage key trade-offs, and see the real impact of end-to-end decisions across the value chain.

Read more about the available learning solutions for understanding Supply Chain & Operations Management:

  1. Supply Chain Fundamentals
  2. Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  3. End-to-end Supply Chain
  4. Supply Chain Essentials
  5. Supply Chain Segmentation
  6. Supply Chain and Market Expansion 
  7. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
  8. Advanced Sales & Operations Planning
  9. Data Analytics in Supply Chain

All others are powered by The Fresh Connection

 

Looking for an easier starting point?

Explore the Quick-Start Portfolio: self-guided supply chain learning experiences designed to fit into existing courses with less preparation and assessment support included.

Sustainable & Circular Business

Students explore how organizations transition toward sustainable and circular value chains. They work with topics like the SDGs, carbon footprint, and circular strategies, gaining practical insight into sustainability challenges across the supply chain.

 

Read more about the available learning solutions for transitioning to a more sustainable/circular business:

    1. Sustainable Business powered by The Triple Connection
    2. Introduction to Sustainable Business powered by The Triple Connection
    3. Circular Business Transition powered by The Blue Connection
    4. Product-as-a-Service powered by The Blue Connection
    5. Carbon Footprint Optimization powered by The Fresh Connection

 

Supply Chain Disruptions

Students learn to recognize risks, assess vulnerability, and respond to disruptions in a realistic simulation environment. A strong fit for courses on resilience, risk management, and global supply chain strategy.

Read more about the available learning solutions for managing supply chain disruptions:

  1. Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
  2. Supply Chain Resilience (SCR)

All powered by  The Fresh Connection

Working Capital Management

Students build financial awareness by linking operational decisions to working capital performance. They learn to improve liquidity, manage cash flow, and collaborate across functions to boost financial outcomes in the supply chain.

Read more about the available learning solutions for managing your working capital: 

  1. Working Capital Management (WCM)
  2. Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
  3. Supply Chain Finance (SCF)

All powered by  The Cool Connection

Benefits for Students

Give Your Students a Competitive Edge in Today’s Workforce

  • Highest Learning Impact

    Enhancing student engagement through experiential learning, resulting in improved retention and comprehension levels.

    What is Experiential Learning?

  • Real-world Application

    Bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications, preparing students for practical challenges.

  • Develop T-shaped Professionals

    Fostering proficiency in specialized areas of supply chain management and interdisciplinary skills crucial for students’ career success.

  • Learner-centric Experience

    Fully immersing students in a risk-free environment, making strategic, cross-functional business decisions.

  • Elevate Professional Competencies

    Cultivating critical thinking alongside real-world skills such as decision-making, negotiation, collaboration, and more!

  • Personalized Student Certification

    After finishing a course with one of our business games, your students can showcase their performance with an official personalized certificate!

  • #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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  • Student Privacy Guaranteed

    Your students’ privacy matters. We meet all regulations and laws governing the privacy of student data.

Top-Notch Support

Ready to Support You at Every Step

Delivering experiential learning should feel inspiring, not overwhelming.
That’s why each of our learning solutions includes the guidance, resources,
and tools educators need to teach with confidence and create meaningful learning experiences at scale.

The Essentials

Always Included

Everything you need to teach with confidence and deliver a world-class learning experience:

Full onboarding

Access guidance from our product specialists, all experienced educators, across onboarding, course design, didactics, delivery, and evaluation.

24/7 Technical Support Line
Train the Trainer Program
Teaching Materials Library
Student Certificates of Participation
Global Student Challenge
Global Educator & Trainer Challenge

The Add-ons

For Deeper Learning and Educator Efficiency

Advanced tools that personalize learning, strengthen reflection, save valuable time, and reduce costs:

Grading Support Tool Available 2026

Individual game-based learning assessment with automated, ChatGPT-proof, fair, and transparent grading for every student.

AI Dynamic Debriefs New
Belbin AI Team Roles Feedback New
AI Tutor New
Our Approach

Boost your Learning Outcomes with Experiential Learning

  • 87%

    of educators have found that purposeful play enhances student engagement.¹

  • 78%

    of educators agree that digital games have significantly improved students' mastery of curricular content.²

Our evolving educational landscape demands innovative solutions to keep students motivated and learning effectively.

Source 1 & 2

Testimonials

Inspiring Customer Experiences

Discover the stories of academic success from our valued customers. Explore diverse showcases of our business games implemented in universities worldwide, showcasing various delivery formats!

Higher Education voices

The only time I have trouble getting my students out of the classroom is when we're playing The Fresh Connection.

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Dr. Roberto Perez-Franco

Research Associate atCenter for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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HAN International School of Business | Master Circular Economy

At HAN International School of Business, we believe that our Masters of Circular Economy program is about empowering students to become change agents in transitioning the world from a linear to a circular economy. To help achieve this goal, The Triple Connection, a practice-based game, was introduced into the program.

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Empowering Students with Real-World Experience

Stephan Verhasselt is a lecturer at FHNW University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland, where he has been teaching for over 10 years. With a background in mechanical engineering and a PhD in supply chain management, Stephan brings a wealth of industry experience to his classes. His goal is to prepare his students for the real world by providing them with hands-on learning experiences.

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Accreditation and awards

Striving for Excellence:
At the Forefront of Innovation

Grand Duke Henri de Luxembourg, Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands, Michiel Steeman, Managing Director of Inchainge, and Marloes Bergevoet Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager at BNP Paribas (from left to right).

The Blue Connection, named among Sitra’s 39 Most Inspiring Circular Economy Solutions, reflects our commitment to pioneering sustainable business education. Its global launch, including an interactive demo with royal dignitaries, highlights its role in shaping future sustainability leaders.

Inchainge proudly holds CILT accreditation for all our business simulation games, a testament to our commitment to quality and excellence in learning.

CILT, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, represents professionals and organizations in the logistics and transport sectors globally.

Renowned for high standards, CILT accredits education and training programs, signifying excellence and adherence to the highest professional standards in these fields.

Ready to Get Started?

Discover the next steps of how to get started with our game-based learning solutions!

Take the Lead
in Closing the Skills Gap

Empower your students with experiential learning to become market-ready professionals. Equip them today with the critical skills needed for tomorrow’s ever-evolving job market.

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Training & Events

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Thursday, May 21st 2026

Online Demo: Game-based learning solution on Sustainable Business

Dive into the game-based learning solution on Sustainable Business powered by the Triple Connection!

Thursday, May 21st 2026

Online Train the Trainer: Game-based Learning on Sustainable Business (Live instructor)
Tuesday, May 26th 2026 Until: Saturday, June 6th 2026

What’s New at Inchainge – The Quick-Start Portfolio
Wednesday, May 27th 2026 Until: Thursday, May 28th 2026

Online Train the Trainer: Game-based Learning on Circular Business Transition (Live instructor)
Friday, May 29th 2026

DEUTSCH – Online Train the Trainer: Spielbasiertes Lernen über End-to-End Supply Chain