This chapter aims to bring forward ways to develop and incorporate simulation games within digital teaching with specific emphasis to operations and supply chain management. Using simulation games in digital teaching presents learners with different opportunities to engage with learning abstract concepts that bring an increased level of complexity, such as learning about supply chain systems. Simulation games can be constructed and embedded into the curriculum not only to help learners understand theories, but also to experience activities and events as they may happen in practice. In the area of operations and supply chain management, advanced mathematical modelling is required to cover aspects such as inventory control, distribution planning, forecasting, vehicle routing, resources allocation and optimisation. When using simulations, abstract mathematical concepts can be presented in a more meaningful, practical way. Therefore, incorporating simulation games in digital teaching allows the development of knowledge and skills that not only help in demonstrating complex theories, but also in using business analytics. The use of analytics can enhance students’ numerical, analytical and critical thinking skills and contribute to enhancing student employability. Within this chapter, key characteristics to be considered when developing simulation games for digital teaching are identified. They are then tested, following a framework for simulation games model development that may be adopted by tutors in their practice. The chapter incorporates a simulation game example that tutors may wish to incorporate in their teaching.

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Simulation Games in Teaching Operations and Supply Chain Management

  • Nicoleta Tipi

摘要

This chapter aims to bring forward ways to develop and incorporate simulation games within digital teaching with specific emphasis to operations and supply chain management. Using simulation games in digital teaching presents learners with different opportunities to engage with learning abstract concepts that bring an increased level of complexity, such as learning about supply chain systems. Simulation games can be constructed and embedded into the curriculum not only to help learners understand theories, but also to experience activities and events as they may happen in practice. In the area of operations and supply chain management, advanced mathematical modelling is required to cover aspects such as inventory control, distribution planning, forecasting, vehicle routing, resources allocation and optimisation. When using simulations, abstract mathematical concepts can be presented in a more meaningful, practical way. Therefore, incorporating simulation games in digital teaching allows the development of knowledge and skills that not only help in demonstrating complex theories, but also in using business analytics. The use of analytics can enhance students’ numerical, analytical and critical thinking skills and contribute to enhancing student employability. Within this chapter, key characteristics to be considered when developing simulation games for digital teaching are identified. They are then tested, following a framework for simulation games model development that may be adopted by tutors in their practice. The chapter incorporates a simulation game example that tutors may wish to incorporate in their teaching.