No software installation required in the classroom or for homework
Use any mobile device to run the business simulations in a browser
Changable simulation parameters for flexible teaching
Live monitoring and interference possibilities for all business simulations
The newsvendor game introduces students to the central problem of inventory management: how to balance the risks of under and over stocking. Students stock inventory in the face of uncertain customer demand with the aim of maximizing profit.
This game demonstrates how decisions made along a supply chain can cause system malfunction such as order oscillation and amplification, resulting in excessive inventory costs. The interactive experience stimulates learning about method for improving supply chain performance.
The suite of contracting games we offer allow students to experiment the inventory management problem from the perspective of suppliers. Students offer contract to retailers programmed to place newsvendor optimal orders in the face of uncertain customer demand with the aim of maximizing profit.
Our educational games for operations management classes are designed to improve the decisionmaking capabilities of students. The shown business simulations address controlling of production processes, production of goods and decisions in supply chain management. Students will experience the outcomes of their actions in a secure environment. Teaching operations management has never been more intuitive and less time consuming.
Improved understanding of supply chains, order delays and lack of information
Precise inventory management by using perishable products and uncertainty of orders
Encourage analytical thinking in terms of forecasting and planning
Precise insights on participant decisions and debriefing tools
"I’m glad I discovered SoPHIELabs. It allows me to conduct experiments in the classroom that illustrate and introduce relevant economic concepts in a quick and effective fashion. The students always seem fascinated. SoPHIELabs has an edge over other experimental/simulation software due to its design and simplicity. The SoPHIELabs team is always ready to adjust the software to meet the experimenter’s needs. I plan on working with the platform for both future teaching and research."
Simon Siegenthaler, Assistant Professor at the Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas
Operations.games is our sub-site specifically geared towards operations management. In addition to operations management games, our platform offers many others from the fields of economics and psychology, such as auctions, simulated markets and coordination games. On the main page class.games you can find more detailed information about the platform and the available games, as well as an FAQ on how to use the class.games classroom.
Learn more about our educational games for operations management. To discuss your projects, technical queries, class schedule or any other questions related to our products and services please send us an email! Give us an idea of your requirements and we will be happy to address your needs.
