IDIS 344
Name Section -
BEER GAME - 2 Assignment
Note:
You can either provide bullet points (complete sentences) or write your answer in a paragraph.
Either way the total length of the assignment should be around 2 pages.
1. List any three changes in the beer game (supply chain) settings that are implemented to
reduce the bullwhip effect.
Answer this question based on the article “The Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chains” by Lee
H.L., Padmanabhan V. and Whang S
2. List three reasons why companies batch their orders (like ordering weekly, biweekly or even
monthly)?
Mention two possible ways to avoid order batching? Explain your answers providing two
examples?