In this interactive production planning simulation, you step into the role of a business owner facing a serious operational challenge. Last month, the company used $100,000 in customer prepayments to repay a loan. Now the orders must be fulfilled within one month. If production is delayed, the company may have to refund customers and risk losing both reputation and long-term clients.
During the simulation, you will analyze customer orders, pricing decisions, and production requirements. Based on the discounts offered to customers, the company must produce between 200 and 250 units of goods. However, there is not enough raw material in stock and cash is limited. You must calculate the required materials and negotiate postpayment terms with suppliers in order to keep production running.
A realistic production and delivery challenge
Calculating production volumes and raw material needs
Managing supplier negotiations and payment terms
Handling customer pressure and delivery deadlines
A short educational video explaining key operational concepts
A quiz to test and reinforce your knowledge
This simulation is designed for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and small business owners who want to better understand production planning and operational decision-making. It provides a practical way to learn how production capacity, materials, and supplier relationships affect a company’s ability to deliver orders on time.
By completing this scenario, you will gain valuable insights into production planning, inventory requirements, supplier negotiations, and managing customer expectations during operational pressure.
