A practical supply chain simulation for €1,290 per year
ChainSim is a browser-based simulation for universities and higher-education institutions. See how it fits your course in an instructor demo, then discuss academic access with us.
From course setup to classroom debrief
ChainSim gives instructors a clear path from choosing the learning challenge to discussing the evidence behind student decisions.
Choose the challenge
Start with one of eight ready-made courses, or choose predefined constraints and simulation speed for a custom setup.
Share a game PIN
Students enter a PIN and their name in a browser. No installation or student account is required.
Run the supply chain
As the course sequence progresses, students take on procurement, inventory, production, transport and delivery decisions.
Review the evidence
Use points awarded to each submitted result, detailed charts and automated feedback to guide reflection and assessment.
Evidence for instructor-led assessment
ChainSim provides structured evidence for discussion and assessment without replacing instructor judgement.
- Points awarded to each submitted result, based on deliveries, profit and ending inventory
- Financial results and inventory histories shown in detailed charts
- On-time delivery information for comparing operational performance
- Automated, rules-based feedback to support debriefing and reflection
Used with 101 students at Lund University
Students worked in groups of three and progressed through five levels. The first level took place in the classroom; later levels were completed independently.
Academic pricing questions
Clear answers for instructors considering ChainSim for a supply chain or operations course.
How much does ChainSim cost?
The Annual Academic License costs €1,290 per year.
Does ChainSim require software installation?
No. Students and instructors use ChainSim in a web browser. Students join with a game PIN and their name, without creating an account.
What classroom activities can an instructor run?
Choose from eight ready-made courses designed for approximately 45-minute class activities, or create a custom setup using predefined constraints and simulation speed.
Does ChainSim grade students automatically?
ChainSim automatically awards points for each submitted result and provides automated feedback and detailed charts. The instructor decides how these results are used in discussion and assessment.
Which subjects is ChainSim designed for?
ChainSim is designed for supply chain management and operations teaching. Across the course sequence, students encounter procurement, inventory, production, transport and customer-delivery decisions.
How can I discuss access for my course?
Book an instructor demo or contact us with your licensing questions. We can show the classroom workflow and Teacher’s View in context.
Explore ChainSim with an instructor demo
See how to choose a course, share a PIN and review submitted student results before discussing academic access.
Order ChainSim for your institution
Send your details and we’ll contact you to confirm the academic license, invoicing information and preferred start date. This is an order request—no payment is taken on this website.
We’ll use these details only to respond to your license request.