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Capacity
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You can not decrease your capacity.
You can not afford to buy so much extra capacity.
Capacity allocation
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Production Rate: {{gameData.productionRatePerCapacityUnit[plantIndex][productIndex]}} per unit per period. |
Allocated capacity per factory should be the same as or lower than available capacity. Allocation must always be the same as or higher than zero.
Reorder point at plant
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Reorder amount at plant
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Division of orders at plant over suppliers
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Reorder amount is 0
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Reorder point at DC
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Decisions
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Explanation
Universal Exports welcomes you as their new supply chain manager(s). Universal Exports assembles and sells smartphones and tablets. You will manage the supply, assembly, and distribution of these products and will be responsible for realizing the strategy of Universal Exports. Universal Exports assembles and sells multiple products. Through your management dashboard you can keep track of performance. In this information section, you will find an overview of the information you need to make informed decisions.
The distribution centres are located in different parts of the world and the demand for smartphones and tablets is different at each distribution centre. The price customers are willing to pay is also different. In addition, the holding costs are different for each distribution centre and product type. The differences for each distribution centre are listed below.
Depending on the locations of the distribution centres and the locations of the plants, the cost of shipping your products and the time it takes to ship products will be different. The distance between the plants and distribution centres will also determine the impact on the environment. The larger the distance between plant and distribution centre, the greater the impact on the environment. Finally, the time it takes for a shipment to arrive is also different. The differences for each of the shipping routes are listed below.
The plants are located in different parts of the world and each plant has different characteristics. Some plants are more efficient and are able to produce more products with the same capacity. The cost of capacity also depends on the location of the plant. In addition, holding cost for raw material and finished goods stock is also different for each plant. Finally, poor working conditions at a plant will result in higher humanitarian cost associated with the assembly of products at that particular plant. The differences are listed below.
The suppliers are also located in different parts of the world and each supplier will have different characteristics. The price of raw material for smartphones and tablets is different depending on your supplier. In addition, poor working conditions at a supplier will result in a higher humanitarian cost associated with buying raw materials from that supplier. The differences are listed below.
Depending on the locations of the suppliers and the locations of the plants, the cost of shipping your products and the time it takes to ship products will be different. In addition, the distance between the plants and suppliers will also determine the impact on the environment. The larger the distance between plant and supplier, the greater the impact on the environment. Finally, the time it takes for a shipment to arrive is also different. The differences for each shipping route are listed below.
if you click on in the main screen, you can specify the capacity you need, the reorder points, the reorder amounts, and choose your suppliers.
At period zero, you started out with 2.500.000. Every period you earn 0.03 percent interest on cash and pay 0.03 percent on your debts.
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| You have to manage {{gameData.plantName.length}} factories to produce your products | {{gameData.plantName[$index]}}{{$last ? '' : ', '}} |
| The raw material is supplied by {{gameData.supplierName.length}} suppliers | {{gameData.supplierName[$index]}}{{$last ? '' : ', '}} |
| Your products are sold through {{gameData.DCName.length}} distribution centers | {{gameData.DCName[$index]}}{{$last ? '' : ', '}} |
Distribution Management
There are two distribution centres. There is a distribution centre located in France and in The United States. Each period, customers will try to buy smartphones and tablets. Products are bought directly from your distribution centres. Customer requests must always be served from stock. If you have no products on hand, your customers will go elsewhere.The distribution centres are located in different parts of the world and the demand for smartphones and tablets is different at each distribution centre. The price customers are willing to pay is also different. In addition, the holding costs are different for each distribution centre and product type. The differences for each distribution centre are listed below.
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Depending on the locations of the distribution centres and the locations of the plants, the cost of shipping your products and the time it takes to ship products will be different. The distance between the plants and distribution centres will also determine the impact on the environment. The larger the distance between plant and distribution centre, the greater the impact on the environment. Finally, the time it takes for a shipment to arrive is also different. The differences for each of the shipping routes are listed below.
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Capacity Management
There are two plants. The plants are located in The Netherlands and Spain. Each plant has limited capacity. Capacity is generic and can be allocated to all products.The plants are located in different parts of the world and each plant has different characteristics. Some plants are more efficient and are able to produce more products with the same capacity. The cost of capacity also depends on the location of the plant. In addition, holding cost for raw material and finished goods stock is also different for each plant. Finally, poor working conditions at a plant will result in higher humanitarian cost associated with the assembly of products at that particular plant. The differences are listed below.
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Raw material
There are two suppliers. The suppliers are located in China and Romania. Each supplier is capable of supplying you with all the raw materials required to produce both smartphones and tablets. Your suppliers have unlimited stocks. As soon as you place an order, your supplier will ship the products to your plants. Each product requires only one unit of raw material.The suppliers are also located in different parts of the world and each supplier will have different characteristics. The price of raw material for smartphones and tablets is different depending on your supplier. In addition, poor working conditions at a supplier will result in a higher humanitarian cost associated with buying raw materials from that supplier. The differences are listed below.
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Depending on the locations of the suppliers and the locations of the plants, the cost of shipping your products and the time it takes to ship products will be different. In addition, the distance between the plants and suppliers will also determine the impact on the environment. The larger the distance between plant and supplier, the greater the impact on the environment. Finally, the time it takes for a shipment to arrive is also different. The differences for each shipping route are listed below.
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if you click on in the main screen, you can specify the capacity you need, the reorder points, the reorder amounts, and choose your suppliers.
At period zero, you started out with 2.500.000. Every period you earn 0.03 percent interest on cash and pay 0.03 percent on your debts.
Explanation and case description
We welcome you as the new supply chain manager of Universal Exports! Your company produces and sells multiple products. Through your control panel you can keep track of the performance of your company. Additionally, you can make decisions on capacity, reorder points, and reorder amounts. In this information section, we will provide you with all the data you need to make sound decisions.
if you click on in the main screen, you can specify the capacity you need, the reorder points, and the reorder amounts.
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| You have to manage {{gameData.plantName.length}} factories to produce your products | {{gameData.plantName[$index]}}{{$last ? '' : ', '}} |
| The raw material is supplied by {{gameData.supplierName.length}} suppliers | {{gameData.supplierName[$index]}}{{$last ? '' : ', '}} |
| Your products are sold through {{gameData.DCName.length}} distribution centers | {{gameData.DCName[$index]}}{{$last ? '' : ', '}} |
Products
The sales price of the products is different for each distribution center. All your factories can produce all products, and you can freely choose how you divide production over your factories for each distribution center. Some of the variables you need to consider in this decision are the cost of capacity at your factories and the location of the factories in relation to the location of the distribution centers. The distance between a factory and a distribution center determines the unit shipping cost and transportation time. Additionally, there is an environmental cost per shipment related to CO2. You can see the details below:| {{gameData.plantName[$index]}} | |||||||||
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Factories
The production rate of your factories can be different for the same product. You can buy additional machines for your factories if you think that capacity is insufficient. In your decisions you can consider the labour conditions at the factories. You can find the details below.| {{gameData.plantName[$index]}} | ||
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| Humanitarian penalty per unit produced | {{gameData.peopleCostOfPlant[plantIndex]}} |
Raw material
Each products only needs one kind of raw material. The purchasing price of raw material is different for each supplier. However, you also have to consider the location of the suppliers in relation to the location of your factories, because the distance between supplier and factory determines the unit shipping cost and transportation time. Additionally, there is an environmental cost per shipment related to CO2. You can see the details below:| {{gameData.supplierName[$index]}} | |||||||||||
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if you click on in the main screen, you can specify the capacity you need, the reorder points, and the reorder amounts.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
You have to determine the strategy of Universal Exports. You can specify a strategy by assigning weights to different performance objectives. You can focus on people, planet, or profit. People, planet, and profit have each been assigned 20 percent. You can divide the remaining 40 percent by adjusting the sliders.
Once you have confirmed your strategy, you are no longer able to change it. Discuss the strategy you would like to pursue with your team. Do not continue unless you all have agreed on the weights.
To specify your strategy:
1. Adjust one or more sliders
2. Confirm your strategy by clicking on 'Save'
Your performance strategy is:
| People: Planet: Profit: | People: Planet: Profit: |