Lamson Corporation (R)

Name: Lamson Corporation (R)
SKU: 9A94D001_P

Michiel R. Leenders

Product #:9A94D001_P

Supplier:Ivey

Discipline:Operations Management

Setting:1995

Details:Case (PDF) • 7 pages • 1994-03-29 (Rev: 2017-10-19)

Subjects:

Business management Operations and supply chain management

Industries:

Fabrication and manufacturing

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This business game allows participants to make 12 scheduling decisions under conditions of demand uncertainty. It is played with groups of 3-5 participants and does not require a computer.

Learning Objectives

To help students realize that they must live with the results of their decisions.
To rekindle student interest. Many students find the study of materials management difficult. The game, with connotations of fun and competition, should help overcome class feelings in this regard.