What You Will Learn with the ChainSim Simulation

ChainSim enhances learning in Production, Logistics, and Supply Chain Planning by immersing students in realistic, end-to-end business scenarios—without real-world risk. Through hands-on experimentation, learners gain practical experience, while instructors benefit from stronger teaching effectiveness and clearer assessment of student performance and development.

By completing the five-level ChainSim course, students will be able to:

Strategic & Managerial Skills

• Apply general management knowledge to practical business situations

• Think systemically, recognizing that decisions impact the entire supply chain

• Improve decision-making skills, both individually and in team environments

Supply Chain & Operations Management

• Define core supply chain concepts and managerial processes

• Understand the framework and key issues in supply chain and production planning

• Measure costs and performance across the entire supply chain

• Optimize procurement, inventory management, and logistics costs

• Evaluate suppliers, choose sourcing strategies, and optimize total cost structures

Manufacturing & Lean Practices

• Analyze a firm’s manufacturing operations

• Apply Lean tools to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency

• Test and implement Lean manufacturing principles, including:

  • Just-In-Time (JIT)

  • Level scheduling

  • Continuous flow

Analytical & Planning Capabilities

• Develop analytical methodologies for supply chain analysis

• Practice material requirements planning (MRP)

• Connect theoretical concepts to real performance metrics, including:

  • Financial results

  • Inventory levels

  • Service performance

Experiential Learning Advantage

ChainSim allows students to experiment, pause, analyze, and reflect—a unique advantage over real-world operations. This controlled environment enables deeper understanding, better-informed decisions, and a direct link between actions and measurable outcomes.